Policy desk

Licensed banks operating in Hong Kong must establish clear accountability mechanisms and ownership for AI systems under the ART framework

Obligation: institutions deploying AI-automated payment systems must implement risk management requirements for high-risk transactions above VND 10 million (individuals) and VND 50 million (organisations).

Financial institutions must establish AI risk management systems to ensure the safety, reliability, and explainability of AI systems

Financial institutions must provide AI skills training to employees to maintain competitiveness

Obligations: The FAA is obligated to ensure the AI system (like SMART) it deploys for air traffic management meets safety standards and provides reliable routing advice to controllers, while the system itself does not directly control planes. • Opportunities: The AI system can help optimize air traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve airport operational efficiency. • Deadlines: The system was deployed in the airspace where the American Airlines/Black Hawk collision that killed 67 people in January 2025 occurred, requiring assurance of its safety and effectiveness.

Obligations: Universities must adopt and implement the eight principles to redefine educational goals and assessment methods. Teachers are required to establish clear AI policies for each course and be transparent about their own AI usage.

Obligations: Software companies are required to adapt their workforce to new roles and skills, such as front-line deployment engineers (FDEs) and new job titles like 'Generative AI System Application Operator'.

Promote the large-scale application of intelligent terminal technologies

Companies should pay attention to investment and collaboration opportunities in the biotechnology and life sciences field by the Hong Kong government.

Enhance the development level of computing power facilities

For companies: Large-scale application of eSIM technology, development of offline communication technology, standardized process for new business filing.

Use of AI in development but must meet quality and legal compliance standards

Technical innate fragility is difficult to eliminate, affecting output stability and reliability.

For companies: Ensure the accuracy of AI medical record tools, correct errors in a timely manner, and enhance patient trust in AI technology.

Requires smart glasses and similar devices to comply with stricter regulations in public places.

Financial institutions must build human-approval mechanisms for high-risk AI uses, defining scenarios where agents need human sign-off