Hong Kong tightens AI guidance for lawyers after court warnings
By Yonnex Li ( October 8, 2026, 08:43 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong is tightening oversight of artificial intelligence use in legal practices following court cases that exposed risks of AI-generated content, with the justice chief warning that non-lawyers charging fees for AI-assisted legal services could face prosecution. The Department of Justice is revising guidelines on AI use in legal proceedings and will work with professional bodies to establish standards for proper applications outside the courtroom.Hong Kong is tightening oversight of artificial intelligence use in legal practices after recent court cases exposed risks of AI-generated content, with the justice chief warning that non-lawyers charging fees for AI-assisted legal services face prosecution....
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