WDTA APAC Institute Inaugurated to Lead AI Governance and Standards Development
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – Cyberport, the World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) and the International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC) co-organised the “AI Safety, Trust, and Responsibility (AI STR)” Forum. This event served as the Hong Kong session of the recently concluded AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris, France. The forum convened leading international and local academicians, scholars, industry leaders, and experts to share insights on the risks and challenges in AI development and application, and to discuss strategies for balancing innovation with security governance. Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Prof Yale Li, Executive Chairman of WDTA; Prof C.C. Chan, Founder of IASTIC, joined Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, and Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, in delivering keynote addresses and sharing their perspectives on the future of AI.
About World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA)
The World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) is an innovative, international research organization (NGO) established in April 2023 under the auspices of the United Nations. WDTA is dedicated to driving transformative progress in digital technology worldwide, building a safer, more efficient, and collaborative global digital ecosystem. We aim to accelerate the development of the digital economy and ensure that digital technologies benefit all of humanity. WDTA has released three AI STR standards, including the “Safety Testing Standard for Generative AI Applications,” the “Safety Testing Method for Large Language Models,” and “Supply Chain Security Requirements for Large Models.”
For more information, please visit https://wdtacademy.org
About International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC)
The International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre (IASTIC) was co-founded in Hong Kong by Professor C.C. Chan, a distinguished figure as an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the Founding and Rotating Chairman of the World Electric Vehicle Association. He was joined by several Nobel laureates and numerous leading international and Chinese academicians. Over the past eight years, IASTIC has expanded its global reach, establishing eight branch centres in countries including Germany, Canada, Sweden, Turkey, Israel, South Korea, Japan, and the United States.
IASTIC’s approach is built on a philosophy of innovation that integrates diverse technologies, complementary business models across industries, and multi-faceted research and development. Our mission is to foster a global ecosystem for scientific and technological innovation, creating an international hub where industry, academia, and research converge. We aim to establish market-driven operations with synergistic business models and promote sustainable, green development worldwide, fostering harmony between people and the environment.
