In response to a question in the Legislative Council, Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, said that the government has accelerated the industrialisation of AI in Hong Kong, promoting its integration across industries while ensuring safe and ethical applications through frameworks like the Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework and the Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Technical and Application Guideline. The Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute (AIRDI) is set to enhance local AI governance by establishing standards, providing safety assessments, and fostering collaboration. Existing laws regulate indecent content, and a new Inter-Departmental Working Group will review legislation to address risks associated with AI, including deepfake pornography and misinformation. The Education Bureau is working with universities to improve AI education, supported by a $100 million fund to promote technological responsibility and integrity, while initiatives to enhance public understanding of AI are planned for the second half of the year.
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