{
  "id": 7725981,
  "title": "CE vows to ensure safety in AI development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ce-vows-to-ensure-safety-in-ai-development-7725981",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:10:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1870236-20260916.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee pledged on Wednesday that Hong Kong's administration would intensify measures to guarantee safety as the city embraces artificial intelligence. During his Policy Address, Lee explained that these efforts would be overseen by the Chief Secretary and backed by a new Commissioner for AI within the Digital Policy Office. The initiatives would encompass reviewing regulations for deepfakes through legislation, and examining legislative powers to eliminate online content that could facilitate financial fraud. Lee also committed to bolstering protection for minors utilizing AI tools.\n\nTo enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness, the government plans to promote AI applications across a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, construction, transport, and welfare. Lee elaborated that AI would be integrated into various sectors, while the administration would aid small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to upgrade their operations with AI technology. Furthermore, the government would champion AI training for all citizens.\n\nLee announced that the government would introduce over 200 training courses and activities, and provide support to working individuals and SMEs in leveraging AI for practical improvements. As part of these efforts, the \"Upskill Hong Kong\" campaign would launch an AI upskilling program, benefiting at least 40,000 employees.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday said that as Hong Kong embraces the use of artificial intelligence, the government would step up efforts to ensure safety. Delivering his Policy Address, Lee said these efforts would be coordinated by the Chief Secretary and assisted by a new Commissioner for AI under the Digital Policy Office. These would include studying regulations for deepfakes by…",
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      {
        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "CE vows to ensure safety in AI development",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ce-vows-to-ensure-safety-in-ai-development",
        "published": "2026-09-16T06:10:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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