The Digital Policy Office (DPO) released today (April 15) the Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Technical and Application Guideline (the Guideline).

     The Guideline aims to provide practical operational guidance for technology developers, service providers, and users in the application of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The Guideline covers the scope and limitations of applications, potential risks and governance principles of generative AI technology, including technical risks such as data leakage, model bias, and errors that need to be addressed.

     The DPO commissioned the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center (HKGAI) earlier to study and suggest appropriate codes and guidelines on the accuracy, responsibility and information security in generative AI technologies and practices, based on practical applications and the feedback collected from the industry. Having considered the research findings and recommendations, the DPO promulgated the Guideline. The primary objective of the Guideline is to balance AI innovation, application and responsibility, thereby constructing a governance framework with local characteristics that is suitable for the Hong Kong context for all stakeholders in the AI ecosystem.

     In his speech at the Forum on Large AI Models of the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit this morning, the Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Tony Wong, said, "The Government hopes that the Guideline can facilitate the industry and the public in developing and applying generative AI technology in a safe and responsible manner, while encouraging innovative applications of AI, mitigating risks, and fostering the widespread adoption of generative AI in Hong Kong."

     The DPO will continue to monitor the latest technological and application developments in generative AI, while maintaining close collaboration with HKGAI, relevant academic institutions and industry groups. The office will regularly update the Guideline for reference by all sectors.
 
     Established in 2023 with funding from the AIR@InnoHK, which focuses on AI and robotics technology, the HKGAI focuses on the research and development (R&D) of generative AI technology, including constructing large language models and developing diverse applications. The large language models are tailored to Hong Kong's local culture, language environment, and security. Based on practical application experience, the HKGAI systematically summarises practical insights from the R&D process and makes recommendations on the accuracy, accountability, and information security of generative AI technologies and practices. Mr Wong expressed his gratitude to the HKGAI team for their professional research and contributions to the formulation of the Guideline.

     The full text of the Guideline has been published on the DPO website: www.digitalpolicy.gov.hk/en/our_work/data_governance/policies_standards/ethical_ai_framework/.

Ends/Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:00

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