HKGAI Teams Up with FLock.io to Develop Decentralised AI for Public Sector

HKGAI, the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre, has announced a strategic partnership with FLock.io, a decentralised AI infrastructure provider, to develop advanced AI models tailored for government and public sector use. The collaboration leverages FLock.io’s federated learning technology to enable secure, privacy-preserving AI development without centralised data storage. This initiative marks a significant step in the application of decentralised AI to enhance governance and administrative efficiency [1][2].

Under the partnership, HKGAI will deploy its research teams and GPU resources to support the development of domain-specific AI models, while FLock.io will provide its decentralised AI training infrastructure. This collaboration allows multiple institutions to train AI models securely and collaboratively, preserving data sovereignty and compliance [1]. Jiahao Sun, CEO of FLock.io, highlighted the strategic importance of the alliance, noting that it represents strong institutional support for decentralised AI infrastructure in the public sector [2].

The initiative aligns with the Hong Kong government’s broader efforts to integrate AI into governance and public services. HKGAI, established in 2023 under the InnoHK initiative, has been a key player in advancing AI innovation in the region. It launched its first large-scale generative AI model, HKGAI V1, in February 2025, as part of its mission to develop foundational AI models and transformative applications [1].

FLock.io’s platform combines federated learning with blockchain technology to enable secure and decentralised AI model training. The platform includes AI Arena, a competitive model training environment; FL Alliance, a collaborative framework for data privacy; and Moonbase, a decentralised hosting and refinement platform [2]. The partnership aims to expand these capabilities into government operations, facilitating more efficient, transparent, and secure administrative processes.

The collaboration has drawn attention from AI and blockchain-focused media outlets, which have highlighted the potential for decentralised AI to redefine public administration. While implementation timelines and performance benchmarks have not been specified, the partnership reflects a growing interest in decentralised infrastructure as an alternative to traditional cloud-based systems [1][2].

Decentralised AI is gaining traction in both technological and policy circles, driven by the need for greater data privacy and security. Governments are increasingly exploring digital transformation strategies that incorporate AI and blockchain technologies to improve public service delivery. This shift underscores the strategic value of partnerships like the one between HKGAI and FLock.io in shaping the future of governance [2][3].

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[1] HKGAI and FLock.io Partner to Advance Decentralised AI for Government Efficiency, Markets (https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/hkgai-and-flock-io-partner-to-advance-decentralised-ai-for-government-efficiency-1035071395)

[2] HKGAI and FLock.io Partner to Advance Decentralized AI..., AInvest (https://www.ainvest.com/news/hkgai-flock-io-partner-advance-decentralized-ai-government-efficiency-2508/)

[3] Web3 and Privacy: Examples of Projects That Put Users First, BlockTelegraph (https://blocktelegraph.io/web3-and-privacy-projects-that-put-users-first/)