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The rise of emerging technologies like AI comes with risks – digital sovereignty is one of them. It has been highlighted by OpenAI and Google's restrictions on Mainland China and Hong Kong users' access to their online interfaces of AI services in response to the ongoing US policy developments designed to limit access to AI software and the hardware chips that run it. Information technology, once seen as the means to build bridges between the US and China, has become another area of strategic competition.


Restrictions on technology access are an aspect of digital sovereignty regulations, which seek to control the handling of information and the use of technology to meet a country's national security needs. China, with its Cybersecurity Law (CSL) and regulations such as PIPL and DSL, has long been a leader in developing digital sovereignty regulations. But the US is catching up quickly with a focus on controlling technology supply chains that extend into China.

As companies in Greater China embrace AI to improve efficiency, enhance profitability and drive growth, these new restrictions will be quickly and keenly felt. Businesses need to take supply chain risks into account when making strategic technology choices.


At this session, Jim Fitzsimmons, who leads Control Risks' Digital Risks practice in the APAC region, will explore AI and its accessibility, the latest trends of digital sovereignty, and the impacts on your technology supply chains and digital strategy.

This event is hosted by Jeremy Sheldon.


Please note that Business Attire is required by the Hong Kong Club - collared shirts must be worn by men, and jeans, sandals and sports shoes are not permitted. To see the full list of club rules on dresscode, please click here​.

Pricing

  • Start-up / YNetwork Member: HK$460
  • Member: HK$570
  • Non-Member: HK$690

Ticket includes a full hot English breakfast buffet.

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Location

Victoria Suite, The Hong Kong Club
1 Jackson Road
Central, Hong Kong SAR (China)

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