Hong Kong will begin recruitment for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) commissioner in the second quarter of next year to assist in drafting policies for the technology and risk governance, with authorities confident the city does not lack suitable talent.Tech authorities on Friday revealed details of the new post under the Digital Policy Office, which will pay between HK$262,125 and HK$278,200 (US$33,414 to US$35,436) a month.Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi Kit-ming said that recruitment for the post would begin in the second quarter of 2027.
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FRI · 2026-09-18 · 11:50 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0918-112268
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Hong Kong to recruit AI chief by mid-2027, with confidence in local talent pool
Hong Kong plans to recruit an Artificial Intelligence (AI) commissioner by the second quarter of 2027. This new role will be part of the Digital Policy Office and will focus on drafting policies related to AI technology and its risk governance.
Lo Hoi-yingSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-18 · 11:50 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong plans to recruit an Artificial Intelligence (AI) commissioner by the second quarter of 2027. This new role will be part of the Digital Policy Office and will focus on drafting policies related to AI technology and its risk governance. Authorities expressed confidence in the local talent pool's ability to fill this position. The monthly salary for the AI commissioner will range from HK$262,125 to HK$278,200 (approximately US$33,414 to US$35,436). Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi Kit-ming confirmed the recruitment timeline.
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The new post will be under the Digital Policy Office.
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The post will pay between HK$262,125 and HK$278,200 a month.
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The AI commissioner will assist in drafting policies for AI technology and risk governance.
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Hong Kong will begin recruitment for an AI commissioner in the second quarter of 2027.
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Authorities are confident the city does not lack suitable talent for the AI commissioner role.
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