Hong Kong among world leaders in AI use at over 70%, but little training offered
A HKUST survey finds that more than 70% of Hong Kong workers use AI at work, double the global average. Most have not received training, and younger workers are more worried about job security.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- With AI use this high, it is worth demanding structured training.
- HR professional
- The training gap must be closed, because use is outpacing preparation.
- early-career professional
- Young people fear job loss more, so they should focus on building skills.
Sources
- HKUST Workplace AI Study Reveals Hong Kong Leads the World in Adoption Rate with Over 70% of Employees Using AI at Work | HKUSThkust · Aug 10, 2026
- 72% of Hong Kong professionals regularly use AI, double global average: survey | South China Morning Postscmp.com · Aug 10, 2026
- HK’s high AI adoption rate stresses employees’ reskilling needschinadailyhk.com · Aug 10, 2026
- Employees in Hong Kong are among the world’s heaviest users of AI. Most have never been trained to use it. - HRM Asiahrmasia.com · Aug 11, 2026 · magyar
- One in five Hong Kong workers fear AI career harmdimsumdaily.hk · Aug 11, 2026 · magyar
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