TLDR: A new 17-episode TV series titled ‘AI for Humans’ is set to premiere on HOY TV Channel 78 in Hong Kong on July 19, 2025. The show, supported by Cyberport and hosted by Nicholas Chan Hiu-Fung, will delve into the limitless potential of Artificial Intelligence, showcasing its role in shaping Hong Kong’s future as a global innovation and technology hub.
Hong Kong is poised to launch a groundbreaking 17-episode television series, ‘AI for Humans,’ which officially premieres on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 8:30 PM on HOY TV Channel 78. This highly anticipated program aims to explore the profound and limitless potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its pivotal role in propelling Hong Kong towards becoming a leading global innovation and technology hub.
Supported by Cyberport, a key player in Hong Kong’s digital technology community, the series is hosted by Mr. Nicholas Chan Hiu-Fung, BBS, MH, JP, who serves as Hong Kong Deputy to the National People’s Congress and a Cyberport Board Member. The show is set to feature an impressive lineup of over 70 distinguished guests, including prominent government officials, representatives from leading Innovation and Technology (I&T) enterprises, Cyberport unicorns, Cyberport-incubated entrepreneurs, industry leaders, academic experts, and investors. These experts will engage in comprehensive discussions on AI’s diverse applications and ongoing developments across various sectors.
‘AI for Humans’ will specifically highlight how Hong Kong is leveraging AI to advance smart city development, foster cross-industry synergy, and facilitate digital transformation across multiple domains. Viewers will gain a comprehensive perspective on how AI is reshaping urban landscapes, driving industrial upgrades, and ultimately enhancing the quality of life for citizens.
Notable guests expected to appear include Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Mr. Simon Chan Sai-Ming, BBS, JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited; Dr. Rocky Cheng, JP, CEO of Cyberport; and Ir Tony Wong Chi-kong, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy. Other key figures from various government bureaus, such as The Hon Rosanna LAW Shuk-pui, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, and The Hon Mable CHAN, JP, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, are also slated to participate, underscoring the broad impact of AI across the city’s infrastructure and services.
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The inaugural episode, airing on July 19, 2025, will specifically unveil the intricate ecosystem of AI development within Hong Kong. It will focus on the collaborative efforts among five crucial sectors: Government, Industry, Academia, Research, and Investment, demonstrating how their synergy is positioning Hong Kong as a formidable smart city.
