Gov't sets up new committee to drive industry-wide AI scaling

Its initial focus will be on life and health technologies and embodied AI.

The government is establishing the Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy to support the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in key industries, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan in his 2026-27 Budget Speech.

Chan, who will chair the committee, said the working group’s initial focus will be on life and health technologies and embodied AI.

The committee will comprise experts, academics, enterprises, and industry park companies.

“The application of AI technology is swiftly driving the process of industrial transformation. New technologies, new industries and new products are quickly emerging,” Chan said.