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Russia Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
‘Godfather of AI' warns governments to collaborate before it's too late
Artificial intelligence pioneer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Geoffrey Hinton has urged governments worldwide to collaborate in training AI systems not to harm humanity, warning that the rapidly advancing technology will soon likely surpass human intelligence. Speaking at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Saturday, Hinton said that despite divergent national interests, no country wants AI to dominate humanity. He noted that international cooperation is unlikely on offensive AI use – such as 'cyberattacks, lethal autonomous weapons or fake videos for manipulating public opinion.' However, nations could form a 'network of institutions' to guide the development of a highly intelligent AI 'that doesn't want to get rid of people,' Hinton added. He compared this proposed cooperation to Soviet-US collaboration on nuclear non-proliferation during the Cold War. Hinton, often referred to as the 'Godfather of AI,' likened AI development to 'raising a tiger cub' that could become dangerous once it matures. 'There's only two options if you have a tiger cub as a pet. Figure out if you can train it so it never wants to kill you, or get rid of it,' the scientist said. He explained that AI is likely to increasingly seek more control in order to achieve its assigned tasks as it grows more intelligent, and simply 'turning it off' when it outpaces humanity will not be an option. 'We will be like three-year-olds and they will be like adults,' Hinton said. Speaking to the press later in the day, he noted that it should be relatively easy for 'rational' nations to cooperate on the subject, but said it may be 'difficult' for the US under 'its current administration.' On Wednesday, the White House announced its 'action plan' to achieve 'global dominance' in AI through investments, subsidies, and the removal of legal restrictions on the technology's development. Beijing has announced its intention to establish an organization to coordinate international cooperation on AI. 'We should strengthen coordination to form a global AI governance framework,' Chinese Premier Li Qiang said at the WAIC on Saturday.
Euronews
10-05-2025
- Science
- Euronews
Spain moves forward with plans to shorten the 40-hour working week
The last global gathering on artificial intelligence (AI) at the Paris AI Action Summit in February saw countries divided, notably after the US and UK refused to sign a joint declaration for AI that is "open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure, and trustworthy". AI experts at the time criticised the declaration for not going far enough and being "devoid of any meaning," the reason countries cited for not signing the pact, as opposed to their being against AI safety. The next global AI summit will be held in India next year, but rather than wait until then, Singapore's government held a conference called the International Scientific Exchange on AI Safety on April 26. "Paris [AI Summit] left a misimpression that people don't agree about AI safety," said Max Tegmark, MIT professor and contributor to the Singapore report. "The Singapore government was clever to say yes, there is an agreement,' he told Euronews Next. Representatives from leading AI companies, such as OpenAI, Meta, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, as well as leaders from 11 countries, including the US, China, and the EU, attended. The result of the conference was published in a paper released on Thursday called 'The Singapore Consensus on Global AI Safety Research Priorities'. The document lists research proposals to ensure that AI does not become dangerous to humanity. It identifies three aspects to promote a safe AI: assessing, developing trustworthiness, and controlling AI systems, which include large language models (LLMs), multimodal models that can work with multiple types of data, often including text, images, video, and lastly, AI agents. The main research that the document argues should be assessed is the development of risk thresholds to determine when intervention is needed, techniques for studying current impacts and forecasting future implications, and methods for rigorous testing and evaluation of AI systems. Some of the key areas of research listed include improving the validity and precision of AI model assessments and finding methods for testing dangerous behaviours, which include scenarios where AI operates outside human control. The paper calls for a definition of boundaries between acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. It also says that when building AI systems, they should be developed with truthful and honest systems and datasets. And once built, these AI systems should be checked to ensure they meet agreed safety standards, such as tests against jailbreaking. The final area the paper advocates for is the control and societal resilience of AI systems. This includes monitoring, kill switches, and non-agentic AI serving as guardrails for agentic systems. It also calls for human-centric oversight frameworks. As for societal resilience, the paper said that infrastructure against AI-enabled disruptions should be strengthened, and it argued that coordination mechanisms for incident responses should be developed. The release of the report comes as the geopolitical race for AI intensifies and AI companies thrash out their latest models to beat their competition. However, Xue Lan, Dean of Tsinghua University, who attended the conference, said: "In an era of geopolitical fragmentation, this comprehensive synthesis of cutting-edge research on AI safety is a promising sign that the global community is coming together with a shared commitment to shaping a safer AI future". Tegmark added that there is a consensus for AI safety between governments and tech firms, as it is in everyone's interest. "OpenAI, Antropic, and all these companies sent people to the Singapore conference; they want to share their safety concerns, and they don't have to share their secret sauce," he said. "Rival governments also don't want nuclear blow-ups in opposing countries, it's not in their interest," he added. Tegmark hopes that before the next AI summit in India, governments will treat AI like any other powerful tech industry, such as biotech, whereby there are safety standards in each country and new drugs are required to pass certain trials. "I'm feeling much more optimistic about the next summit now than after Paris," Tegmark said. Spain may soon move to a shorter week with workers enjoying 2.5 hours more rest after the government on Tuesday approved a bill that would reduce official working hours from 40 hours to 37.5 hours. If enacted, the bill, which will now go through the Spanish parliament, would benefit 12.5 million full-time and part-time private sector workers and is expected to improve productivity and reduce absenteeism, according to the country's Ministry of Labour. "Today, we are modernising the world of labour and helping people to be a little happier," said Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz, who heads the party Sumar that forms part of the current left-wing coalition government. The measure, which already applies to civil servants and some other sectors, would mainly affect retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and construction, Díaz added. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government does not have a clear majority in parliament, where the bill must be approved for it to become law. The main trade unions have expressed support for the proposal, unlike business associations. Sumar, the hard-left minority partner of Sánchez's Socialist Party, proposed the bill. The Catalan nationalist party Junts, an occasional ally of Sánchez's coalition, expressed concern over what it said would be negative consequences for small companies and the self-employed under a shorter working week. The coalition will have to balance the demands of Junts and other smaller parties to get the bill passed. Spain has had a 40-hour workweek since 1983, when it was reduced from 48 hours. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been moves to change working habits with various pilot schemes launched in Spain to potentially introduce a four-day workweek, including a smaller trial in Valencia. The results of the month-long programme suggested that workers had benefited from longer weekends, developing healthier habits such as taking up sports, as well as reducing their stress levels. The European Commission has taken Czechia, Cyprus, Poland, Portugal and Spain to the EU's highest court for failing to correctly apply the Digital Services Act (DSA), it said on Wednesday. The DSA – which aims to protect users against illegal content and products online – entered fully into force in February last year: by then member states had to appoint a national authority tasked with overseeing the rules in their respective countries. Those watchdogs must cooperate with the Commission, which by itself oversees the largest batch of platforms that have more than 45 million users each month. The countries were also required to give their regulators enough means to carry out their tasks as well as to draft rules on penalties for infringements of the DSA. Poland failed to designate and empower its authority to carry out its tasks under the DSA, the Commission's statement said. Czechia, Cyprus, Spain and Portugal – which each designated a watchdog – did not give them the necessary powers to carry out their tasks under the regulation, the Commission found. The EU executive began its infringement procedure by sending letters of formal notice to the five countries in early 2024. None of the countries took the necessary measures in the meantime. In a separate case, the Commission said it stepped up its procedure against Bulgaria for also failing to empower a national regulator under the DSA and for failing to lay down the rules on penalties. If the country does not address the shortcomings in two months, the Commission could also take Bulgaria to court. Since late 2023, when the DSA entered into force for the largest group of online platforms, the Commission began several investigations into potential breaches. None of these probes, including into X, TikTok and Meta, have yet been wrapped up.
Zawya
27-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Cyberport and International Organisations Co-host "AI Safety, Trust, and Responsibility" Forum
WDTA APAC Institute Inaugurated to Lead AI Governance and Standards Development HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 February 2025 - Cyberport, the World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) and the International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC) co-organised the "AI Safety, Trust, and Responsibility (AI STR)" Forum. This event served as the Hong Kong session of the recently concluded AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris, France. The forum convened leading international and local academicians, scholars, industry leaders, and experts to share insights on the risks and challenges in AI development and application, and to discuss strategies for balancing innovation with security governance. Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Prof Yale Li, Executive Chairman of WDTA; Prof C.C. Chan, Founder of IASTIC, joined Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, and Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, in delivering keynote addresses and sharing their perspectives on the future of AI. Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, remarked, "To provide the most conducive environment for AI development, Cyberport, being Hong Kong's digital tech hub, established the AI Supercomputing Centre last year, which will provide high-performance computing power of 3,000 petaFLOPS to support impactful R&D projects on AI. As announced yesterday by the Financial Secretary in the 2025-26 Budget, to establish the Hong Kong AI R&D Institute. A dedicated, public mission-driven undertaking, the institute will spearhead AI development and industry application in Hong Kong, promote cross-sectoral collaboration, and add another exciting chapter in our AI history book. We are mindful of the safety, responsibility and trust issues that beset the AI explorers and users. We could only harness the full power and potentials of AI by addressing these contentious issues proactively." Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, expressed, "We are delighted to bring together prominent industry experts and leaders from around the world at Cyberport to explore the establishment of a trustworthy and responsible AI ecosystem. This will ensure the controllable, balanced, and sustainable development of this transformative technology. As Hong Kong's digital tech hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport has achieved significant milestones in building a thriving AI ecosystem over the past year. These include Cyberport's AI Supercomputing Centre, currently the largest in Hong Kong, and Cyberport's AI Lab, which unites local AI ecosystem partners and talents to facilitate R&D and collaboration. We look forward to continuing our collaboration across sectors to strengthen Hong Kong's AI ecosystem and promote AI for good." During the forum, WDTA announced the establishment of the "WDTA Asia-Pacific Institute (preparatory)" (The Institute) at Cyberport, marked by an official plaque unveiling ceremony. The Institute will spearhead the development of regional AI safety standards and related initiatives, promote innovation in digital technologies, cultivate scientific and industrial talent, and foster global collaboration in the digital era. Prof. Yale Li, Executive Chairman of WDTA, addresses the forum, highlighting WDTA's recent accomplishments and emphasising the importance of a human-centric and safety-based approach to AI. He outlined three core initiatives: First, to build a "safety-native" technological framework by embedding security throughout the entire AI lifecycle and promoting algorithm transparency and data provenance certification. Second, to establish a "human-oriented" value system that ensures technology addresses social needs, such as equitable healthcare and SME transformation. Finally, WDTA is committed to "responsible innovation" globally, with its AI committee addressing challenges like deepfakes and data misuse within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals framework. Prof. Li officially launched two WDTA certification programs for AI professionals: the "Certified Large Language Model Application Engineer (LLMAE)" and the "Certified Large Language Model Technical Expert (LLMTE)". These programs are designed to accelerate the training of the next generation of AI professionals, equipping them with both technical expertise and a sense of social responsibility to promote the safety, trust, and responsible development of AI. Prof. Li emphasized, "These certification programs represent a significant step by WDTA to advance global AI talent development. We must establish technical standards and cultivate professionals who embody the principles of 'human-oriented and safety-based' to ensure that technological advancements truly benefit society." Prof. Ching-chuen Chan, Founder of IASTIC, stated, "As a global innovation hub, Hong Kong is an ideal platform to advance AI governance and collaboration. The WDTA will adhere to the core principles of 'Speed, Safety, and Sharing', and leverage The Institute to accelerate collaboration among governments, industries, and academia in the APAC. This will facilitate the formulation of digital technology standards and the transformation of cutting-edge research into practical applications. We will lead the establishment of AI STR standards and certification systems, enhancing the international framework for AI governance and security. By working together across industries and borders, we can achieve an inclusive digital future where no one is left behind." At the forum, Cyberport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WDTA and IASTIC, under which the three parties will join hands to promote best practices in AI STR testing and evaluation. They will work together to actively cultivate AI talent and explore collaboration in the development of AI testing infrastructure. Cyberport also signed MoUs with five local tertiary institutions: the University of Hong Kong (HKU), the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), and the Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT). These partnerships aim to foster AI-related applied research and talent development. These partnerships will provide students at the partner institutions with internships and employment opportunities, injecting new forces into Hong Kong's AI industry and accelerating its growth. In addition to leading AI academics and experts, the forum also brought together leaders from Hong Kong's public, financial, and healthcare sectors to share their valuable insights and practical experiences on topics such as cross-industry AI transformation and balancing AI innovation with risk. They discussed how to leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve service quality, and address emerging challenges in their respective fields, while ensuring the responsible use of AI. As Hong Kong's digital tech hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport is committed to building a thriving local AI ecosystem. The Cyberport's Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre (AISC), the largest of this kind in Hong Kong, and the AI Lab, officially commenced operations last year, bringing together talents and innovation resources from mainland and overseas to support innovative R&D and applications across the AI value chain, driving industrialisation. The Government has allocated $3 billion to Cyberport for the launch of a three-year AI Subsidy Scheme to support local institutions, R&D centres and enterprises in utilising the AISC computing power to achieve scientific breakthroughs and accelerate the commercialisation of I&T. Cyberport is home to over 350 start-ups specialising in AI and big data, and has attracted leading AI enterprises to combine their R&D capabilities in computing power development, large model construction, algorithms, and data science, to promote AI-driven innovation and application. Hashtag: #Cyberport The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Cyberport Cyberport is Hong Kong's digital technology flagship and incubator for entrepreneurship with over 2,200 members including over 900 onsite and over 1,200 offsite start-ups and technology companies. It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and committed to the vision to inject new impetus into digital economy and smart city development through innovation and technology, and to connect enterprises to Mainland China and overseas markets. Cyberport strives to nurture a vibrant tech ecosystem by cultivating talents, promoting entrepreneurship among the youth, supporting start-ups, fostering technology industry development by promoting strategic collaboration with local, Mainland Chinese and international partners, and integrating new and traditional economies by accelerating digital transformation in public and private sectors. For more information, please visit About World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) The World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) is an innovative, international research organization (NGO) established in April 2023 under the auspices of the United Nations. WDTA is dedicated to driving transformative progress in digital technology worldwide, building a safer, more efficient, and collaborative global digital ecosystem. We aim to accelerate the development of the digital economy and ensure that digital technologies benefit all of humanity. WDTA has released three AI STR standards, including the "Safety Testing Standard for Generative AI Applications," the "Safety Testing Method for Large Language Models," and "Supply Chain Security Requirements for Large Models." For more information, please visit About International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC) The International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC) was co-founded in Hong Kong by Professor C.C. Chan, a distinguished figure as an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the Founding and Rotating Chairman of the World Electric Vehicle Association. He was joined by several Nobel laureates and numerous leading international and Chinese academicians. Over the past eight years, IASTIC has expanded its global reach, establishing eight branch centres in countries including Germany, Canada, Sweden, Turkey, Israel, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. IASTIC's approach is built on a philosophy of innovation that integrates diverse technologies, complementary business models across industries, and multi-faceted research and development. Our mission is to foster a global ecosystem for scientific and technological innovation, creating an international hub where industry, academia, and research converge. We aim to establish market-driven operations with synergistic business models and promote sustainable, green development worldwide, fostering harmony between people and the environment. Cyberport
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Cyberport and International Organisations Co-host 'AI Safety, Trust, and Responsibility' Forum
WDTA APAC Institute Inaugurated to Lead AI Governance and Standards Development HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 February 2025 - Cyberport, the World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) and the International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC) co-organised the 'AI Safety, Trust, and Responsibility (AI STR)' Forum. This event served as the Hong Kong session of the recently concluded AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris, France. The forum convened leading international and local academicians, scholars, industry leaders, and experts to share insights on the risks and challenges in AI development and application, and to discuss strategies for balancing innovation with security governance. Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Prof Yale Li, Executive Chairman of WDTA; Prof C.C. Chan, Founder of IASTIC, joined Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, and Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, in delivering keynote addresses and sharing their perspectives on the future of AI. Cyberport, the World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) and the International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC) co-organise the 'AI Safety, Trust, and Responsibility (AI STR)' Forum. The forum convened international and local experts to discuss the strategies for balancing innovation with security governance. Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, remarked, 'To provide the most conducive environment for AI development, Cyberport, being Hong Kong's digital tech hub, established the AI Supercomputing Centre last year, which will provide high-performance computing power of 3,000 petaFLOPS to support impactful R&D projects on AI. As announced yesterday by the Financial Secretary in the 2025-26 Budget, to establish the Hong Kong AI R&D Institute. A dedicated, public mission-driven undertaking, the institute will spearhead AI development and industry application in Hong Kong, promote cross-sectoral collaboration, and add another exciting chapter in our AI history book. We are mindful of the safety, responsibility and trust issues that beset the AI explorers and users. We could only harness the full power and potentials of AI by addressing these contentious issues proactively.' Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, expressed, 'We are delighted to bring together prominent industry experts and leaders from around the world at Cyberport to explore the establishment of a trustworthy and responsible AI ecosystem. This will ensure the controllable, balanced, and sustainable development of this transformative technology. As Hong Kong's digital tech hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport has achieved significant milestones in building a thriving AI ecosystem over the past year. These include Cyberport's AI Supercomputing Centre, currently the largest in Hong Kong, and Cyberport's AI Lab, which unites local AI ecosystem partners and talents to facilitate R&D and collaboration. We look forward to continuing our collaboration across sectors to strengthen Hong Kong's AI ecosystem and promote AI for good.' During the forum, WDTA announced the establishment of the 'WDTA Asia-Pacific Institute (preparatory)' (The Institute) at Cyberport, marked by an official plaque unveiling ceremony. The Institute will spearhead the development of regional AI safety standards and related initiatives, promote innovation in digital technologies, cultivate scientific and industrial talent, and foster global collaboration in the digital era. Prof. Yale Li, Executive Chairman of WDTA, addresses the forum, highlighting WDTA's recent accomplishments and emphasising the importance of a human-centric and safety-based approach to AI. He outlined three core initiatives: First, to build a 'safety-native' technological framework by embedding security throughout the entire AI lifecycle and promoting algorithm transparency and data provenance certification. Second, to establish a 'human-oriented' value system that ensures technology addresses social needs, such as equitable healthcare and SME transformation. Finally, WDTA is committed to 'responsible innovation' globally, with its AI committee addressing challenges like deepfakes and data misuse within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals framework. Prof. Li officially launched two WDTA certification programs for AI professionals: the 'Certified Large Language Model Application Engineer (LLMAE)' and the 'Certified Large Language Model Technical Expert (LLMTE)'. These programs are designed to accelerate the training of the next generation of AI professionals, equipping them with both technical expertise and a sense of social responsibility to promote the safety, trust, and responsible development of AI. Prof. Li emphasized, 'These certification programs represent a significant step by WDTA to advance global AI talent development. We must establish technical standards and cultivate professionals who embody the principles of 'human-oriented and safety-based' to ensure that technological advancements truly benefit society.' Prof. Ching-chuen Chan, Founder of IASTIC, stated, 'As a global innovation hub, Hong Kong is an ideal platform to advance AI governance and collaboration. The WDTA will adhere to the core principles of 'Speed, Safety, and Sharing', and leverage The Institute to accelerate collaboration among governments, industries, and academia in the APAC. This will facilitate the formulation of digital technology standards and the transformation of cutting-edge research into practical applications. We will lead the establishment of AI STR standards and certification systems, enhancing the international framework for AI governance and security. By working together across industries and borders, we can achieve an inclusive digital future where no one is left behind.' At the forum, Cyberport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WDTA and IASTIC, under which the three parties will join hands to promote best practices in AI STR testing and evaluation. They will work together to actively cultivate AI talent and explore collaboration in the development of AI testing infrastructure. Cyberport also signed MoUs with five local tertiary institutions: the University of Hong Kong (HKU), the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), and the Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT). These partnerships aim to foster AI-related applied research and talent development. These partnerships will provide students at the partner institutions with internships and employment opportunities, injecting new forces into Hong Kong's AI industry and accelerating its growth. In addition to leading AI academics and experts, the forum also brought together leaders from Hong Kong's public, financial, and healthcare sectors to share their valuable insights and practical experiences on topics such as cross-industry AI transformation and balancing AI innovation with risk. They discussed how to leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve service quality, and address emerging challenges in their respective fields, while ensuring the responsible use of AI. As Hong Kong's digital tech hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport is committed to building a thriving local AI ecosystem. The Cyberport's Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre (AISC), the largest of this kind in Hong Kong, and the AI Lab, officially commenced operations last year, bringing together talents and innovation resources from mainland and overseas to support innovative R&D and applications across the AI value chain, driving industrialisation. The Government has allocated $3 billion to Cyberport for the launch of a three-year AI Subsidy Scheme to support local institutions, R&D centres and enterprises in utilising the AISC computing power to achieve scientific breakthroughs and accelerate the commercialisation of I&T. Cyberport is home to over 350 start-ups specialising in AI and big data, and has attracted leading AI enterprises to combine their R&D capabilities in computing power development, large model construction, algorithms, and data science, to promote AI-driven innovation and application. Hashtag: #Cyberport The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Cyberport Cyberport is Hong Kong's digital technology flagship and incubator for entrepreneurship with over 2,200 members including over 900 onsite and over 1,200 offsite start-ups and technology companies. It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and committed to the vision to inject new impetus into digital economy and smart city development through innovation and technology, and to connect enterprises to Mainland China and overseas markets. Cyberport strives to nurture a vibrant tech ecosystem by cultivating talents, promoting entrepreneurship among the youth, supporting start-ups, fostering technology industry development by promoting strategic collaboration with local, Mainland Chinese and international partners, and integrating new and traditional economies by accelerating digital transformation in public and private sectors. For more information, please visit About World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) The World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) is an innovative, international research organization (NGO) established in April 2023 under the auspices of the United Nations. WDTA is dedicated to driving transformative progress in digital technology worldwide, building a safer, more efficient, and collaborative global digital ecosystem. We aim to accelerate the development of the digital economy and ensure that digital technologies benefit all of humanity. WDTA has released three AI STR standards, including the 'Safety Testing Standard for Generative AI Applications,' the 'Safety Testing Method for Large Language Models,' and 'Supply Chain Security Requirements for Large Models.' For more information, please visit About International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC) The International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC) was co-founded in Hong Kong by Professor C.C. Chan, a distinguished figure as an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the Founding and Rotating Chairman of the World Electric Vehicle Association. He was joined by several Nobel laureates and numerous leading international and Chinese academicians. Over the past eight years, IASTIC has expanded its global reach, establishing eight branch centres in countries including Germany, Canada, Sweden, Turkey, Israel, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. IASTIC's approach is built on a philosophy of innovation that integrates diverse technologies, complementary business models across industries, and multi-faceted research and development. Our mission is to foster a global ecosystem for scientific and technological innovation, creating an international hub where industry, academia, and research converge. We aim to establish market-driven operations with synergistic business models and promote sustainable, green development worldwide, fostering harmony between people and the environment.
