Core Insights - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Hong Kong Cyberport announced the second phase of the Generative AI (GenAI) sandbox, marking a shift from exploring AI possibilities to promoting safe and reliable AI applications [1][4] - A total of 27 proposals from 20 banks and 14 technology providers were selected from over 60 submissions, evaluated based on innovation, technical complexity, and potential industry value [1][2] Group 1: Participants and Proposals - The 20 participating banks include Ant Bank (Hong Kong), Bank of China (Hong Kong), and HSBC among others [1] - The 14 technology providers include AIFT, Alibaba Cloud, and EY, focusing on various applications such as risk management, anti-fraud measures, and customer experience [2] - Selected proposals cover diverse scenarios like AI credit portfolio management, smart trade financing, and AI-generated investment insights [2] Group 2: Focus on AI Governance - The second phase of the sandbox emphasizes strengthening AI governance, with several proposals employing "AI against AI" strategies for automated quality detection of AI-generated content [2] - The sandbox serves as a testing ground for innovative defense mechanisms against the rising threat of deepfake fraud [2] Group 3: Case Study and Impact - An example is the Anti-Fraud Strategy Platform developed by PAObank and OneConnect, which focuses on identifying deepfake technology using advanced AI facial recognition [3] - The platform boasts a detection defense rate exceeding 99% and has successfully intercepted over 20,000 black market attacks in China [3] - As of Q3 this year, PAObank's total customer deposits surpassed 8 billion HKD, reflecting strong growth in its personal banking business [4]