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].

新华社香港11月12日电（奚天麒）由紫荆文化集团主办的首届香港国际AI艺术节，将于12月19日至21 日在香港会议展览中心举行。 总策展人费俊介绍，本届艺术节汇聚了多位AI领域院士的智慧，来自10余个国家和地区的30余位艺术 家将联袂献艺，超过30家行业领先的机器人企业的百余台机器人将集中亮相。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，全方位展现人工智能赋能艺术、融 入生活的创新实践。 作为亮点活动，亚洲首个全感官沉浸式AI艺术展将运用算法、视觉生成、声音交互等前沿技术，打造 穿越艺术与科技边界的"智能文明实验"。全球首个以艺术为核心叙事的"机器人嘉年华"将突破传统展会 模式，使机器人从"展示品"转变为"参与者"，通过机器人时装秀、竞赛对弈、擂台挑战等互动环节，构 建生动的"情景宇宙"。此外，太平山顶"未来快闪直播"、维港夜景互动等活动也将打破传统展览界限， 实现"展会即城市，城市即舞台"的创新体验。 艺术节期间还将举办"香港科普周"活动。活动将联合多间香港高校及中小学，面向公众开放，通过大师 讲堂、AI工作坊等形式，分享业界前沿动态，搭建科普平台，提升青少年科学素养 ...