《文匯報》數字資產經濟學院院長李智健認為，電商作為一種互聯網創業形式，可能已成為上一代的落後形態，而新一代的商業模式將圍繞「算力」展開，隨著科技的進步，特別是人工智能和區塊鏈技術的發展，「算商」將成為未來產業新的增長點和創新方向。「算商透過芯片、互聯網新的基建、數據中心形成一個龐大的商業模式，是一種販賣『算力』的新模式。」李智健說。
他強調，算力將成為未來商業的核心驅動力，並通過數據中心的建設，創造出一個龐大的新商業生態系統。例如香港近年來大力發展的金融科技，受益於人工智能（AI）和區塊鏈技術的進步，而這些技術的發展又離不開算力的提升。他認為，香港作為一個新興的數據中心樞紐，將在這一領域發揮重要作用，中國自主研發的芯片技術也將為這一趨勢提供堅實的基礎。
對於「算商」這一新興商業形態，李智健認為這個新興市場是自由的，香港作為一個國際化的商業和金融中心，應該充分利用其獨特的地理位置和開放的市場環境，積極參與全球科技和創新領域的競爭。其次香港必須採取有效措施確保相關的頂尖人才留在本地發展，並積極推動技術盡量「開源」，締造新的文化土壤，以創造一個更加開放和協作的創新生態系統。
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《文匯報》 2025年2月14日 https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202502/14/AP67ae552ae4b02f6a8ee110d3.html
The Rise of “Computing Power Commerce” as the Next-Generation Business Model
Dr. Colin Lee, Dean of the Academy of Economics and Digital Assets at 《Wen Wei Po》, believes that e-commerce, as a form of internet entrepreneurship, may have become an outdated model of the previous generation. Instead, the next generation of business models will revolve around “computing power.” With the advancement of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, “computing power commerce” (算商) will emerge as a new growth driver and innovative direction for future industries.
“Computing power commerce forms a vast business model through chips, new internet infrastructure, and data centers, creating a new paradigm of selling ‘computing power,'” said Dr Colin Lee.
He emphasized that computing power will become the core driving force of future commerce. Through the construction of data centers, a massive new commercial ecosystem will be established. For instance, Hong Kong’s recent push in fintech has greatly benefited from advancements in AI and blockchain technologies, both of which rely heavily on enhanced computing power. Lee believes that Hong Kong, as an emerging data center hub, will play a significant role in this domain. Additionally, China’s domestically developed chip technology will provide a solid foundation for this trend.
Regarding the emerging business model of “computing power commerce,” Dr Colin Lee views this new market as inherently open and free. As an international business and financial hub, Hong Kong should leverage its unique geographical position and open market environment to actively participate in global competition in technology and innovation. Furthermore, Hong Kong must take effective measures to ensure that top-tier talent remains in the region for development. It should also promote the “open-source” approach to technology as much as possible, fostering a new cultural environment that encourages openness and collaboration, thereby creating a more dynamic and cooperative innovation ecosystem.
In conclusion, Dr Colin Lee insights highlight the transformative potential of computing power as the cornerstone of future commerce. Hong Kong, with its strategic advantages and commitment to innovation, is well-positioned to lead this new era of “computing power commerce” and contribute to the global technological landscape.
Reference :
《Wen Wei Po》 14 Feb 2025 https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202502/14/AP67ae552ae4b02f6a8ee110d3.html