Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee announces in his 2026 Policy Address that the government will develop an “AI City Brain” to improve urban management and strengthen emergency response. Lee says a task force will be set up to drive the initiative, chaired at the senior level within the government framework.
The outlets describe the “AI City Brain” as a system aimed at helping authorities during extreme weather and major incidents, as well as supporting broader public safety and public order management. The plan also links to work on managing risks associated with emerging AI uses. One outlet adds that the government is considering an artificial intelligence commissioner role, alongside governance measures outlined in the policy address, including areas such as mitigating AI-related crime and related risk oversight.
