The AI Finance Boom: Market Bubble or the New Normal?

Trillions of dollars are pouring into the AI market, increasingly driven by controversial "circular deals" where major tech players invest in startups that buy their own services. Is this the foundation of a new digital economy, or are we inflating a market bubble with hidden systemic risks?

​While public debate focuses heavily on the technology itself, the financial plumbing of the AI boom is flying under the radar.

​Join CityU HK’s Professor Sijuade Animashaun for an hour-long lunchtime discussion titled, "Regulating the AI Finance Boom in Digital Economies." In this deep dive, he will look past the hype to explore the real financial dynamics of the AI industry and how regulators can catch up to the market.

​We will discuss:

• ​The Reality of Contagion: How financial risks in the heavily intertwined AI sector could spill over into the broader economy.

• ​Future-Proofing the Market: How regulators can protect systemic stability without suffocating technological progress.

• ​A New Playbook: Why repurposed "soft-law" and collaborative oversight are becoming the best tools for managing fast-moving tech booms.

​About the Speaker:

Sijuade Animashaun is a Global Research Assistant Professor at the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong. His work focuses on the complex legal and policy challenges created by disruptive digital technologies, and how they integrate into traditional financial systems.

• ​LinkedIn: Sijuade Animashaun

• ​CityU Profile: Professor Sijuade Animashaun

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Who Should Attend:

This session is designed for early-to-mid-career professionals, students, and anyone looking to understand the intersection of AI, finance, and regulation. No technical AI background is required.

RSVP link: https://luma.com/dd59urvq