HK 'needs to step up act on AI laws on porn and scams'
Lawmakers have called on the government to tighten artificial intelligence regulations after the city ranked just 50th out of 70 economies for AI governance in a new global index. In terms of competitiveness, the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development's first-ever World Digital and AI Ranking report also ranked the SAR as 11th overall and fourth in Asia, behind…
Hong Kong's lawmakers have urged the government to strengthen artificial intelligence regulations following a new global ranking. The International Institute for Management Development's inaugural World Digital and AI Ranking report placed the city in 50th place out of 70 economies for AI governance. In terms of competitiveness, Hong Kong ranked 11th overall and fourth in Asia, behind Singapore and mainland China, with the United States leading the list.
Lawmaker Johnny Ng acknowledged that Hong Kong possesses talent and infrastructure but expressed concern that it trails behind in governance, particularly in protecting young people from pornography and scams. Fellow lawmaker Simon Lee suggested that the city should implement AI legislation in stages, prioritizing the monitoring of deepfakes and high-risk AI systems.
Chief Executive John Lee hinted at potential AI legislation in his September 2026 Policy Address, with a focus on deepfakes and AI-enabled crime.
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