Hong Kong has taken a giant leap forward in artificial intelligence with the launch of its first-ever large AI model, HKGAIV1, developed by the Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Research Center. This milestone was achieved through funding from InnoHK, a key innovation platform promoting technological advancements within the region. The model is based on DeepSeek’s full parameter fine-tuning and continuous training, making it a significant achievement in localization for the technology. This success signals a fresh wave of development for Hong Kong’s AI landscape and highlights the powerful collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland China in shaping the future of AI.