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Hit the road this autumn with the new Google Maps! 🍂 You might have caught a glimpse of the innovative road ahead on Google Maps with GenAI in the US. But that’s not all! Much closer to APAC, we also have new features available in Hong Kong right now. To enhance your exploration of Hong Kong's beautiful landscapes, whether on foot or by wheel, Google unveils new and refreshed features for Maps and Street View. Here’s what's new for drivers: 🛞🥁 Before your drive ... 🚗 Explore for Trips: Plan your road trip with ease! Input your destination, get directions, tap “add stops” and swipe up to find restaurants, attractions, and more along your route. As you go ... 🌧 Weather Incident Reporting: See and report weather incidents like flooded roads, low-visibility roads, and more on your route to help other drivers. When you arrive ... 🚙 Updated Arrival Guidance: Seamlessly navigate from your car to your final destination with parking info, quick access to walking directions and AR walking navigation. We’ll also show you nearby parking lots and remind you to save your parking so you don’t forget. We’re excited to share that 2 billion people globally use Google Maps every month. It's the go-to app for navigating traffic, getting to work or school, and exploring new places – including right here in Hong Kong! ➡️ Learn more about Google Maps’ latest innovations: https://lnkd.in/gSKKVXT9

Discover Hong Kong on foot this autumn with refreshed Street View imagery! 🍂 Google Maps and Street View have new and refreshed features to enhance your exploration of Hong Kong's beautiful landscapes, whether on foot or wheels. Here's what's new for walkers: 👣🥁 We've updated some Street View imagery across the city as part of our latest global expansion. With more and more people embracing nature-focused experiences, we encourage you to explore these updated spots in Hong Kong on Street View and then experience them in person this weekend: 🥾 Take a hike along the Wilson Trail (🔗 https://lnkd.in/gZudxR8a) 🏞️ Find tranquility on Keng Shan Road overlooking Shek Pik Reservoir (🔗 https://lnkd.in/g5pz2KKQ) 🧘 Take a mindful stroll at Jat's Incline in Wong Tai Sin (🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFTS6hFv) These are just a few of the many places with updated imagery - see where else you can find them! Learn more: ➡️ Where Street View is available: https://lnkd.in/gM8-kPcW ➡️ Recent imagery updates to Google Earth and Maps: https://lnkd.in/gCJ-fpKK (TL;DR: We used AI to enhance satellite imagery for sharper views ✨ and you can now travel back in time with historical imagery in Google Earth 🌍, offering breathtaking views while helping researchers and organizations better track environmental shifts and plan projects.)

Exciting discussions with our industry partners at Hong Kong FinTech Week about harnessing the power of AI to advance Hong Kong as a smarter digital city together! 🧠 Our Michael Y. joined Ian Glasner of HSBC, Peter Lee of IBM, and Rebecca Lim, CFA of AutoML Capital on the “AI-Driven Era: Innovation, Efficiency, and Growth” panel. 2 key takeaways in case you missed it: 💡 1️⃣ Huge Economic Potential of AI: 💰 AI could unlock HKD 287.4 billion of economic benefits for Hong Kong in 2030. The finance industry is poised to benefit significantly, with AI reshaping everything from personalized advice and fraud detection to risk management and financial inclusion. Google is already helping institutions of all sizes capture AI’s benefits with our AI-powered products and solutions ecosystem, from Google Cloud to Google Ads, which contributed HKD 51.6 billion of economic activity for businesses in Hong Kong in 2023 alone. 2️⃣ Responsible AI is Crucial: 🛡️ We recognize that AI presents both opportunities and challenges, especially in finance where trust and transparency are paramount. That’s why responsible AI is embedded in every stage of our product and solution development, backed by our AI Principles, Secure AI Framework, and more. This includes ensuring fairness, accountability, and security in AI systems. We're committed to helping businesses strengthen their security posture and build a #responsibleAI future together. Michael also highlighted the importance of collaboration in AI development, both within the organization and across ecosystems, sharing how different teams at Google work together to bring AI-powered features like Search 🔎 and Magic Editor ✨ to Google Photos. 📸 For 20 years, we have been dedicated to helping the city thrive in the digital age. Today, that includes empowering businesses and individuals with responsible AI. 🚀 Learn more about our commitment to responsible AI: https://lnkd.in/g7AiPfpP

Living in a tech-savvy city like Hong Kong, it's easy to think we're immune to online scams. Not so fast! 🚨 Our latest survey reveals that 1 in 3 online users in Hong Kong have fallen victim to online scams, despite many believing they could easily spot them. Phishing attacks are becoming even more sophisticated, personalized and common every day with the rise of AI. These attacks often mimic well-known, trusted companies to trick you into giving up personal or financial information. 🔑 Cyber attackers only need ONE successful threat, while defenders need the best defense at all times. Fortunately, AI can reverse this by scaling defenders' capabilities in areas like threat detection, malware analysis and vulnerability management - here are just a few ways Google is fighting back to build a safer internet for everyone: 🛡️ AI-powered Protection: Every single day, Safe Browsing helps protect 5+ billion devices while Gmail blocks 100+ million phishing attempts. ✅ Secure AI Framework: Google helps security professionals ensure that AI models are implemented responsibly. This #Cybersecurity Awareness Month and always, take action to protect yourself: 👉 Take the Jigsaw Phishing Quiz to test your skills and get tips on how to tell what’s real or fake: https://lnkd.in/eD22m7k. 🔎 Explore how Google keeps you safe online at https://lnkd.in/gt-9M4nE. #responsibleAI #SaferWithGoogle

Generative AI is revolutionizing how we innovate across industries. 💡 In the “FinTech Transformations” video series by Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Michael Y. explored the possibilities #GenAI unlocks for businesses, particularly the financial services industry, alongside other industry players. He highlighted how we are empowering organizations to: ⚡ Build a robust data foundation and drive innovation: Financial institutions are leveraging Google Cloud to build their data backbone and utilizing our data and analytics technology to create new indexes. 🤝 Enhance customer experiences: Companies are incorporating GenAI models to deliver exceptional sales and customer service through AI agents adept at understanding and addressing customer needs across multiple platforms. With nearly 40% of financial services organizations using AI in the city, according to a report by Access Partnership in 2024, Michael emphasized the importance of #cybersecurity and #responsibleAI development while we bring the power of GenAI to more organizations in Hong Kong. Celebrating our 20th anniversary in Hong Kong, we reaffirm our commitment to uplifting the city’s economy and fostering a trusted digital ecosystem where businesses harness AI safely and responsibly. Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gj7XMYVh 📽 #AI #Fintech #Innovation #GoogleHK20

🚀 Seven high-potential Hong Kong AI startups embark on Rocketing AI Co-incubation Program! Joining hands with HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, we are excited to share that seven Hong Kong AI startups have been selected for the Rocketing AI Co-incubation Program. This program is designed to foster AI innovation and grow Hong Kong’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🥁 Here they are, in alphabetical order: BLACK BARRELS LIMITED, DAINVI Limited, FinCatch, FundFluent, GOFA AI Health-Tech, Ideal Functions Limited, Kedoom Technologies Co., Ltd These AI startups are receiving comprehensive support to grow and deliver their innovative AI solutions in tackling challenges across industries from healthcare, finance to creative media, such as dedicated mentorship from Google and HKSTP startup success teams, Google Cloud credits, funding, R&D support, infrastructure and investor matching from HKSTP and many more! Yesterday, we were happy to have welcomed the seven AI startups onboard at the Google Hong Kong office with Michael Y. and Raymond Chu of HKSTP, where we not only networked but also took them a deep dive into the world of Generative AI with a training workshop led by Jerry Yuen and Chun Wai Chan covering data analytics with AI and success case studies. With AI poised to unlock HKD 287.4 billion in benefits for Hong Kong businesses by 2030 and 52% of Hong Kong startups planning to invest in AI and Machine Learning, this program again marks our commitment to fostering the startup ecosystem and making technology more helpful for everyone in Hong Kong since 2004. Stay tuned for updates on the program and the growth of these startups at https://lnkd.in/gNYbjfjP #GoogleHongKong #GoogleSmarterDigitalCity #GoogleHK20 #HKSTP #AI #Startup #Innovation

20 Years of Google in Hong Kong! 🇭🇰 Did you know that Google’s offerings helped provide HKD 73.9 billion of economic benefits for Hong Kong businesses and households - equivalent to an income of over HKD 10,000 for every person in Hong Kong in 2023 alone? 💰 As we celebrate two decades of unlocking economic value and fostering collaborations for digital ecosystems in Hong Kong this year, we hosted a gathering with media and creator friends. During the event, Michael Y. shared our ongoing commitment to contributing to the city’s digital transformation. With over a decade at Google Hong Kong, Nancy Ting and Jennifer Chan shared how they, as #womenintech, have been empowered professionally and personally by Google. Guests from the thriving local developer and YouTube ecosystems Derrick Ngan, Simon Wong, and Yanting Chau discussed their journey and partnerships with Google Play and YouTube respectively. We also challenged the guests with quests that were designed with Google products and functions like Google Search - Hum to Search & Circle to Search, Google Maps, Google Translate (which supports Cantonese from June 2024), Google Lens, Google Photos, and Google Arts & Culture, highlighting their helpfulness in our everyday lives. As we enter a new era of AI, we are excited to continue fueling the growth of the digital economy of Hong Kong by fostering innovation and boosting digital capabilities in the next 20 years and beyond. #GoogleHK20

As Hong Kong brands navigate the dynamic landscape of growth and uncertainty, AI emerges as a powerful tool to reinvigorate economic health and stimulate export growth. 🌍💡 📈 From Local to Global: How Hong Kong Brands Leverage Google AI to Expand Abroad Leading brands like Klook, Airwallex and Futu Holdings Limited have used AI to supercharge their growth in three strategic ways: 1. Being highly relevant to overseas customers on a large scale 2. Growing an extensive, high-intent user base efficiently 3. Generating demand in existing and new markets Discover how these AI-driven strategies are changing the game for Hong Kong businesses and explore the potential for your organisation. 🔍👉 https://goo.gle/3AA50GJ #ThinkwithGoogle

Exciting news! Google for Startups just launched an awesome new program called AI Academy. It's specifically designed to help AI startups in Asia grow and thrive. AI Academy will bring together a group of talented startups working on AI technologies. This will help build a strong AI community in the region and spark new partnerships and innovation across borders. The program will be a collaborative platform where startups can share ideas, knowledge, and resources. This will help speed up the development of groundbreaking AI solutions and make the region a global leader in AI. Hong Kong startups are welcome to join in on the fun! Applications open today. For more details, check out the AI Academy website: https://goo.gle/4djJMLk

We’re using AI to add 110 new languages to Google Translate, including Cantonese 🎉 Learn more: https://goo.gle/45MA3e0