【导读】科技与艺术赋能城市新活力，首届香港国际AI艺术节12月举行 12月19日至21日，首届香港国际AI艺术节（以下简称艺术节）将于香港会议展览中心举行。 艺术节由紫荆文化集团主办，以"预见未来：现实与无界"为主题，标志着香港在文化创新与科技融合领域的全新探索，将打造集艺术展演、科技互动、科 普教育为一体的多元平台。11月12日，艺术节新闻发布会在香港湾仔润维创坊举行。 丁伟：助力香港建设国际创新科技中心、 中外文化艺术交流中心 紫荆文化集团副总经理丁伟在新闻发布会上介绍艺术节时表示："本次艺术节由中央美院费俊教授担任总策展人，邀请到图灵奖得主约翰·爱德华·霍普克罗 夫特及多位AI领域院士共同参与，来自10余个国家和地区的30余位艺术家将联袂呈现高水平的艺术展，徐冰、比尔·沃恩等国际知名艺术家的作品将集中 亮相。超过30家行业领先的机器人企业的百余台机器人将悉数登场。艺术节将通过AI艺术展、机器人嘉年华、香港AI科普周、机器人游园会等40余场活 动，全方位呈现人工智能赋能艺术、融入生活的无限可能。" 丁伟表示，紫荆文化集团将依托自身综合资源优势，持续深化AI艺术与科技创新领域布局，让文化创意成为香港科技产业 ...

Core Viewpoint - The first Hong Kong International AI Art Festival will be held from December 19 to 21, showcasing the integration of technology and art, and aiming to create a multi-dimensional platform for artistic performances, technological interaction, and science education [2][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The festival is organized by the Zijing Cultural Group and features a theme of "Envisioning the Future: Reality and Boundlessness" [2]. - It will include over 40 activities such as AI art exhibitions, a robotics carnival, and an AI science week, highlighting the potential of AI in art and daily life [5][12]. Group 2: Key Participants and Contributions - The festival will be curated by Professor Fei Jun from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, with participation from Turing Award winner John Edward Hopcroft and numerous AI experts [5][9]. - More than 30 artists from over 10 countries will present high-level artworks, including renowned artists like Xu Bing and Bill Vorn [5]. Group 3: Thematic Focus - The festival aims to explore the relationship between art and technology, emphasizing the concept of "Sensitivity-Emerges" as a way to redefine human capabilities in the age of AI [11]. - It seeks to create a narrative where technology is not a dominating force but rather a life form infused with emotional warmth and cultural significance [11]. Group 4: Interactive Experiences - The festival will feature Asia's first fully immersive AI art exhibition, utilizing algorithms, visual generation, and sound interaction to create a "smart civilization experiment" [13]. - The robotics carnival will transform robots from mere exhibits into active participants through fashion shows, competitive games, and interactive challenges [13]. Group 5: Educational Initiatives - The Hong Kong AI Science Week will engage local universities and schools, offering workshops and lectures to enhance public understanding of AI and its applications [12][14]. - Collaborations with institutions like JD.com and financial organizations will explore the integration of AI in various sectors, promoting synergy between research, capital, and artistic innovation [14].

Core Insights - The article discusses the evolving nature of markets, highlighting how modern consumers prioritize emotional fulfillment and cultural experiences over standardized products [1][2] - It emphasizes the need for markets to innovate in both content and form to meet the changing demands of younger consumers [1] Group 1: Consumer Trends - Consumers are increasingly seeking experiences that resonate emotionally, looking for community and a sense of life’s warmth rather than just purchasing goods [1] - The shift in consumer preferences has led to a demand for products that emphasize quality, technology, and craftsmanship [2] Group 2: Market Innovation - Markets must delve into regional culture to differentiate themselves in a competitive landscape, exemplified by initiatives like the "Beijing Cultural Creative Market" and the integration of traditional performances with modern business formats [1] - Incorporating new technologies can enhance the consumer experience, as seen in markets featuring robotics and interactive technology [2] Group 3: Thematic and Experiential Focus - Markets can serve as both a collection of diverse products and a focused thematic experience, such as the "New Min Market 3.0" during the Changchun Film Festival, which combines cultural heritage with commercial vitality [2] - The emotional and cultural experiences are becoming key drivers of consumer behavior, transforming market visits into explorations of a better life [2]