Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek’s recently released model has sent shockwaves across global tech industry. DeepSeek garnered attention with its low-cost, high-performance model, challenging industry-leading US competitors. DeepSeek’s breakthrough has changed the way how people think about AI development, but has also triggered concerns over privacy security, technological competition and other issues.
The explosive growth of generative AI (GenAI) tools is an established trend. How can Hong Kong find its place in the global race for AI? How can Hong Kong universities and research institutions get a piece of the pie, respond to the AI surge and embrace the ample opportunities ahead? In what ways can scientists and researchers contribute to Hong Kong’s AI competitiveness?
The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) will host its inaugural Public Forum on Research and Innovation, titled “DeepSeek and Beyond”, on 11 March 2025. Prof. YANG Hongxia, Associate Dean (Global Engagement) of the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences and Professor in the Department of Computing at PolyU, will share her Co-Gen AI project, which includes innovative features that have made AI development more accessible and less dependent on massive centralised computational resources, helping Hong Kong occupy an important position in the global generative AI development landscape.
Prof. YANG Hongxia is a distinguished AI scientist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in large-scale machine learning, data mining, and deep learning. Throughout her illustrious career, Prof. Yang has developed ten significant algorithmic systems that have enhanced the operations of various enterprises. Her research focuses on pre-trained models, big data analytics, and the practical deployment of large language model systems in real-world settings. Prof. Yang has an impressive academic record, having published over 100 top-tier papers, which have garnered approximately 12,000 citations and an H-index of 46. She also holds more than 50 patents. Her contributions to the field have been recognised with several prestigious awards, including the 2019 Super AI Leader Award at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the 2020 National Science and Technology Progress Award. Prof. Yang was named one of Forbes China’s Top 50 Women in Tech for 2022, and she received the AI 2000 Most Influential Scholar Award for 2023–2024. She founded foundational modelling teams at both ByteDance and Alibaba and has held prominent roles at Yahoo! Inc. and the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. Prof. Yang earned her Ph.D. from Duke University and her B.S. from Nankai University. She is recognised globally as a pioneer in the field of Generative AI.
Register now! Don’t miss the chance to learn from distinguished scientist!
PAIR Public Forum for Research and Innovation: DeepSeek and Beyond
Date: 11 March 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:00pm–4:30pm (Hong Kong time)
Venue: PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium
Language: Putonghua
Registration: https://polyu.hk/nYjLT
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