By Yonnex Li ( October 14, 2026, 07:32 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong's labor authority said artificial intelligence is unlikely to cause large-scale layoffs in the next three years, although clerical workers and young entrants to the workforce are expected to face growing pressure as routine tasks are automated. The government is also moving to embed AI and robotics across finance, logistics, education and construction, while offering training programs to help workers adapt.Hong Kong officials said artificial intelligence is unlikely to trigger massive job displacement in the near term, even as it reshapes clerical, junior and professional roles and forces workers to acquire basic AI skills....
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