On this programme, we started things off with a closer look at an upcoming regulation that made the availability of electronic payments mandatory for all taxis. From April 1st, all taxi drivers in Hong Kong will be required to offer at least one QR-code-based and one non-QR-code electronic payment method.

We then heard from our tech correspondent about OpenAI’s controversial deal with the Pentagon to use its models for US defense systems. The US military had blacklisted OpenAI’s rival Anthropic, deeming it a “security risk”. The move came after Anthropic refused to cross ethical boundaries, including using AI tools for the purpose of fully autonomous weapons without human oversight.

After the break, we chatted with a representative from the Mental Health Association about a recent survey by the organisation which found that over 40 percent of Gen Z in the city had been affected by emotional distress.

And lastly, we heard from a senior health official about a new government initiative that aimed to combat rising obesity rates in Hong Kong.

9:05am-9:20am: Taxi e-payment rules

Speaker: Alok Jain, CEO and Managing Director of Trans-consult

9:20am-9:30am: OpenAI's Pentagon deal 

Speaker: Raj Shroff, RTHK's tech correspondent

9:32am-9:45am: Gen Z emotional distress survey

Speaker:  Stephen Wong, Deputy Director of the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong

9:45am-10:00am: Combatting rising obesity

Speaker: Dr Anne Chee, Head of the Non-communicable Disease Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health