Von Neumann Institute

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today established the Von Neumann Research Institute (VNRI) to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and the development of new qualitative productivity through the integration of Embodied Intelligence, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Advanced Supercomputing technologies. Note: The institute is named after John von Neumann, the renowned computer scientist and "Father of Computing", who pioneered the von Neumann Architecture, which has had a profound impact on current AI algorithms. Mr. Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, said in his speech that the current HKSAR Government believes that AI has great potential and is committed to integrating AI into various sectors through the "AI+" strategy...