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Hong Kong Deputy Police Chief Warns of AI National Security Threat
WHY IT MATTERS
The development highlights the need for effective global governance of AI to mitigate potential national security risks and prevent the misuse of this emerging technology.
What happened
Outgoing Hong Kong deputy police chief Andrew Kan Kai-yan has expressed concern over the growing threat of artificial intelligence (AI) to national security in the region. This warning comes after state security minister Chen Yixin highlighted rising national security risks posed by AI.
The Hong Kong police force is now turning to AI to combat the issue, but robust risk prevention frameworks and stronger global governance of the technology are also being called for.
Kan's comments reflect the increasing awareness of the potential risks associated with AI, as the technology continues to evolve and become more integrated into various aspects of society.
PRIMARY SOURCES
AI poses new national security threat, outgoing Hong Kong deputy police chief warns
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