** Shares in Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) software
developer SenseTime Group Inc 0020.HK climb 2.2% to HK$1.40,
on track for the second session of gain if trend holds
** SenseTime on Wednesday announced launch of the Cantonese
version of its ChatGPT-like product "SenseChat" and the web
version and mobile app will soon be available as a free service
to Hong Kong users, delivering localised AI experiences
** SenseTime has been in talks with sectors, including
finance, medical, construction and government departments, for
business cooperation, local newspaper The Standard reported
citing the firm's director Lewis Fung
** The U.S.-blacklisted SenseTime is one of many racing to
develop generative AI
** Hang Seng Tech Index .HSTECH slips 0.2% and Hang Seng
Index .HSI eases 0.9%
** Stock up 18.1% YTD
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))