AI x Cybersecurity Challenge: Hong Kong Hosts 40 Teams

Forty teams are competing in the AI x Cybersecurity Challenge finals in Hong Kong. These teams, including 20 from the Chinese Mainland, 18 from Hong Kong, and two from overseas, advanced after a 12-hour online qualifying round. Here's the thing: the competition uses an innovative AI-Driven Dual format. This means artificial intelligence runs the competition and enables autonomous defense by AI agents. Teams, with up to three members, are demonstrating their skills in using AI for automated vulnerability discovery and exploitation. They are competing for a total prize pool of HK$180,000. What's interesting is that government, industry, academia, and research representatives are attending to see the latest in AI-powered cybersecurity innovation. Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, highlighted that AI is rapidly changing life and while it brings new threats, it also boosts defensive capabilities. He noted the government's "AI versus AI" strategy aims to use AI to create strong defenses against AI-related risks. The bottom line is that events like this are crucial for developing next-generation cybersecurity talent and advancing regional digital security.