Hong Kong halves environmental impact review times with AI in efficiency drive

Hong Kong authorities have slashed the time required for environmental impact assessments by up to half using artificial intelligence (AI), as part of flagship initiatives in the first batch of projects aimed at enhancing efficiency. The first batch of 30 projects, involving 13 government departments, was announced on Monday, covering transport and food business licensing, leisure and sports facilities, environmental hygiene, complaint handling, and environmental protection. The projects are...

By Matthew Cheng