Outgoing Deputy Police Chief Warns AI Poses New National Security Threat
SCMP · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Outgoing Deputy Police Commissioner Andrew Kan Kai-yan has warned that artificial intelligence poses a new threat to national security in Hong Kong, with the force turning to the technology to combat the issue . Kan began his pre-retirement leave on Tuesday after 35 years on the force . He said anti-government forces could use AI to commit crimes related to national security .
Key Points
- Andrew Kan Kai-yan, 57, who headed the National Security Department, retired on September 22 after 35 years with the force
- State security minister Chen Yixin warned last week of rising national security risks posed by AI
- Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu outlined plans in his annual policy address to adopt an AI risk-governance strategy
- Kan cited overseas examples of AI agents launching attacks on critical infrastructure and generating misinformation
- The police official said one tactic to combat AI crime is using AI itself, including tools to screen social media posts
Why It Matters
The warning comes as Hong Kong develops its approach to AI governance, balancing the technology's potential benefits against its security risks . Kan's assertion that current legislation is adequate for now but new laws may be needed signals ongoing evolution in Hong Kong's legal framework to address emerging cyber threats .
The warning comes as Hong Kong develops its approach to AI governance, balancing the technology's potential benefits against its security risks . Kan's assertion that current legislation is adequate for now but new laws may be needed signals ongoing evolution in Hong Kong's legal framework to address emerging cyber threats .