- Hong Kong is set to launch ClawNet – the world’s first open-source collaborative network between humans and AI agents.
- Developed by HKGAI, the system ensures AI agents only perform authorized actions and all activities are traceable.
- AI agents will be assigned “social identities” and limited permissions to control behavior in real-world environments.
- This model emerges as OpenClaw faces tightening restrictions in China due to concerns over excessive data and device access.
- While AI agents can autonomously perform tasks and coordinate, humans retain final approval and decision-making power.
- HKChat has reached over 720,000 users just months after launch, signaling a surge in AI demand.
- New products include AI for school selection, expense management, and horse racing data analysis – tailored to local lifestyle needs.
- Tools like HKPilot (content writing) and HKMeeting (minutes taking) have been tested by nearly 50,000 civil servants across approximately 100 agencies.
- The government aims to integrate AI into at least 200 administrative processes by 2027 to optimize public services.
- Hong Kong is investing approximately $6.4 million USD to promote AI education and workforce skill training.
- Conclusion: Hong Kong is preparing to launch ClawNet, focusing on a clearly governed AI agent network to address control and security risks. With 720,000 HKChat users and AI deployment for 50,000 civil servants, the city is pushing its “AI+” strategy. However, balancing automation with human control remains a core challenge as AI agents become increasingly autonomous.
