Hong Kong breaks ground on Northern Metropolis data centre to power AI push

Construction has begun on a major data centre in the Northern Metropolis, with Hong Kong’s innovation and technology minister saying the project will supercharge the city’s computing power and drive the national artificial intelligence (AI) push.A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday at the Range (Hong Kong) Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, which spans more than 110,000 square metres.Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said the project marked a leap forward in the city’s innovation and technology development.He added that the move was an important step in the city’s contribution to national high-quality development and integration into China’s AI Plus initiative.“The cluster is a key project for innovation and technology development in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis, and will further solidify the city’s leading position as a data connectivity hub connecting China and the world,” he said.“The cluster will strengthen the deep integration of artificial intelligence and industrial development, which resonates with our country’s strategy of implementing AI Plus.”