We are proud to announce that Professor Yang Hongxia's research story has been selected for the "PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year."
Professor Yang Hongxia is the Executive Director of the PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence (PAAI), Associate Dean (Global Engagement) of the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, and Chair Professor of Generative Artificial Intelligence. She has led her team to pioneer a collaborative Generative AI (Co-GenAI) paradigm that enables decentralised model training. This innovative approach significantly reduces computational costs, protects data privacy, and removes barriers to resource access.
The team has also developed ultra-low-resource FP8 training and model fusion techniques, which reduce GPU usage from millions to just hundreds of hours while maintaining high performance. Their AI models have demonstrated strong potential in medical applications, particularly in cancer diagnosis and personalised treatment. Through collaborations with leading hospitals, this research advances the democratisation of AI and further reinforces Hong Kong's position as a global hub for AI innovation.
