Hong Kong's AI 'City Brain' won't breach privacy, chief executive says
By Yonnex Li ( September 18, 2026, 06:22 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee defended plans for an artificial intelligence-powered city management system against privacy concerns, insisting it will focus on infrastructure and operations without tracking individuals. Lee also fielded questions about whether the city can train workers fast enough to keep pace with advances in AI.Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee defended plans for an artificial intelligence-powered city management system against privacy concerns, insisting it will focus on infrastructure and operations without tracking individuals....
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