Hong Kong Police and Cyberport Launch AI Lab to Combat Deepfake Scams
On May 22, during the Cyberport AI Frontier 2026 forum, the Smart Policing Joint Innovation Lab was inaugurated by the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) in collaboration with Cyberport. This initiative aims to address technology-driven crime, particularly focusing on large-scale fraud and deepfake issues, leveraging the resources of Cyberport's AI Supercomputing Centre. Chief Superintendent Raymond Lam noted that over 31,000 tech crime incidents were reported last year, resulting in losses amounting to HK$6.3 billion. The lab will improve defenses against deepfakes and enhance threat detection capabilities. Cyberport Chairman Simon Chan highlighted the importance of reliable AI, while Police Commissioner Joe Chow advocated for stronger partnerships with the technology sector. Cyberport also supports more than 30 cybersecurity firms and intends to host additional forums and governance initiatives.
Key facts
- Smart Policing Joint Innovation Lab launched on 22 May at Cyberport.
- HKPF and Cyberport signed an MoU for the lab.
- Over 31,000 technology crime cases in Hong Kong last year.
- Financial losses from tech crime reached HK$6.3 billion.
- Criminal syndicates use AI for deepfakes and large-scale fraud.
- Lab will focus on deepfake defense and proactive threat detection.
- Cyberport supports over 30 cybersecurity companies.
- Panels included NVIDIA, SenseTime, RealAI Technology, and OneConnect.
Entities
Institutions
- Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF)
- Cyberport
- Cyberport AI Frontier
- Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre
- Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau
- OneConnect Financial Technology
- SenseTime
- RealAI Technology
- NVIDIA
- Suanova Technology
- Biren Technology
- Moore Threads
- Asia Insurance
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Ricoh Hong Kong
- Threatbook
- Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
Locations
- Hong Kong
- Cyberport