CityUHK and China Unicom unveil plaque for the Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Scam Prevention
At the China Unicom Partner Conference 2025 held in Shanghai, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the China Unicom (Hong Kong) Innovation Research Institute (China Unicom HKIRI) gathered to unveil a plaque for the CityUHK – China Unicom Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Scam Prevention.
The ceremony was jointly officiated by Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, Vice-President (Research) of CityUHK, and Dr Meng Shusen, Dean of the China Unicom HKIRI.
Professor Shum also delivered a keynote speech, affirming the University’s commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity and driving social change through its research capabilities.
Adhering to the concept of innovative collaboration, the Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Scam Prevention integrates the expertise of both institutions in communication technology, social sciences, data analytics and AI. In addition to providing actionable intelligence to regulatory and law enforcement agencies, the laboratory develops user-friendly tools driven by large language models, enhancing risk awareness and effectively preventing scams.
Through this platform, CityUHK and China Unicom HKIRI aim to set a new benchmark for cross-sector collaboration, promoting technological applications and enhancing cooperation among the government, industry, academia and research sectors. Looking ahead, CityUHK plans to further deepen its research collaboration with China Unicom and other industry partners, extend the scope of “AI+Security”, and contribute to building a safer, more trustworthy digital ecosystem.
With excellent achievements in social governance, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, CityUHK research teams work closely with various industry sectors, including finance, life sciences and smart mobility, making the University a key contributor to local and regional digital security development. Last year, CityUHK’s anti-scam project with China Unicom, which uses big data and AI, was recognised as an “Outstanding Case of Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace” in 2024 by the World Internet Conference, highlighting CityUHK’s commitment to using innovative technology to tackle real-world challenges and promote the integration of technology and social responsibility.