AI poses new national security threat, outgoing Hong Kong deputy police chief warns

Hong Kong's retiring deputy police commissioner, Andrew Kan Kai-yan, has identified artificial intelligence (AI) as a new national security threat. This warning follows a similar alert from mainland Chinese state security minister Chen Yixin, who highlighted rising national security risks associated with AI and called for stronger global governance. In response, Hong Kong's police force is reportedly exploring the use of AI to counter these emerging threats. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also announced plans for an AI risk-governance strategy in his recent policy address, aiming to address the use of AI in criminal activities and establish safety guidelines for AI agents. Kan, who led the National Security Department, began his pre-retirement leave after 35 years of service.