HSBC Establishes AI Research Lab in Hong Kong, Aiming for Launch by Early 2027
Original headlineHSBC, 홍콩 AI 연구소 설립…2027년 초 가동 목표
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HSBC announced plans to establish a global AI research lab in Hong Kong, targeting launch in early 2027, with co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East David Liao revealing the plan at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's "Finance+AI" forum on October 15. The lab will focus on blockchain technology, AI use cases, and post-quantum cryptography, with an initial team of at least 35 experts researching technologies to apply to banking services and operations, per Caixin. HSBC currently has 150 AI specialists working in Hong Kong and plans to double that team size within the next two to three years. The move underscores Hong Kong's push to position itself as a fintech and AI hub, aligning with the HKMA's generative AI sandbox initiatives. Watch for details on the lab's funding, staffing ramp-up, and how its research translates into deployed banking products.
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