Over 80% of Hong Kong Firms Plan AI Adoption Within 12 Months

More than 80% of surveyed enterprises plan to adopt artificial intelligence either immediately or within the next 12 months as companies accelerate the shift from pilot projects towards large-scale deployment, according to Cherrypicks.

The Hong Kong AI adoption trend reflects rising demand for automation, process intelligence and human-machine collaboration across corporate operations.

The Hong Kong-based technology company, a unit of NetDragon Websoft, said firms are increasingly focusing on data integration and operational intelligence as they embed AI into core systems.

Cherrypicks added that more than 70% of new customers recently upgraded or purchased additional AI features after adopting its main platform, reflecting stronger appetite once productivity and revenue improvements become visible.

Chief executive Kenny Chien said the value of AI lies in improving business growth and operational efficiency rather than simple automation.

The findings underline the growing importance of AI investment and digital transformation strategies for companies competing in Hong Kong and wider Asian markets.