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HKU partners with 17 tech firms for AI labs at Shanghai campus

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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has partnered with 17 technology companies to establish AI and fintech laboratories at its expanded campus in Shanghai's Zhangjiang Science City. This initiative aims to leverage Shanghai's innovation ecosystem to advance research in AI and frontier technologies. The campus, which recently welcomed over 300 students, plans to further expand its intake and programs in the coming year. AI

IMPACT Establishes dedicated AI labs to foster collaboration between academia and industry, potentially accelerating AI research and development.

RANK_REASON Partnership between a university and multiple tech companies to establish AI labs.

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HKU partners with 17 tech firms for AI labs at Shanghai campus

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    HKU partners with tech giants to offer AI labs at expanded Shanghai campus

    The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is partnering with tech giants to offer on-site artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories at its expanded Shanghai campus, which welcomed more than 300 students for the new term earlier this week. The campus in Zhangjiang Science City is also exp…

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