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Hong Kong reviews cybercrime rules as AI offenses, deepfakes rise

By Yonnex Li ( March 19, 2026, 05:42 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong’s Law Reform Commission is examining whether existing laws adequately address crimes involving the use of artificial intelligence, amid growing global scrutiny over deepfake pornography and misinformation generated by AI tools. The commission’s subcommittee on cybercrime plans to consult the public "in due course," according to Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Lillian Cheong.Hong Kong’s Law Reform Commission is examining whether existing laws adequately address crimes involving the use of artificial intelligence, amid growing global scrutiny over deepfake pornography and misinformation generated by AI tools....

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