‘Han the Robot’ waits on stage before a discussion about the future of humanity and artificial intelligence by Hanson Robotics at the RISE Conference in Hong Kong on July 12, 2017. Photo: Agence France-Presse
‘Han the Robot’ waits on stage before a discussion about the future of humanity and artificial intelligence by Hanson Robotics at the RISE Conference in Hong Kong on July 12, 2017. Photo: Agence France-Presse

Asia tech conference RISE ditches Hong Kong for Malaysia

  • The decision comes as major tech companies fret over the accelerating crackdown by Beijing on dissent in Hong Kong
  • Hosting RISE in Malaysia is expected to expand the event’s reach into Southeast Asia

‘Han the Robot’ waits on stage before a discussion about the future of humanity and artificial intelligence by Hanson Robotics at the RISE Conference in Hong Kong on July 12, 2017. Photo: Agence France-Presse
‘Han the Robot’ waits on stage before a discussion about the future of humanity and artificial intelligence by Hanson Robotics at the RISE Conference in Hong Kong on July 12, 2017. Photo: Agence France-Presse
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