Hong Kong drafting AI guidelines for legal sector amid digital push
By Yonnex Li ( June 23, 2026, 08:29 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong's judiciary will consult the legal profession in the second half of the year on draft sectoral guidelines for using generative AI tools. The move comes as jurisdictions globally develop frameworks to govern AI use in legal practice, with Singapore issuing guidance in March and South Korea tightening oversight amid concerns over AI-generated fabricated evidence.Hong Kong's judiciary plans to consult the legal profession in the second half of the year on draft sectoral guidelines for using generative AI tools, as the city accelerates digital transformation to bolster its position as an international dispute resolution hub....
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