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Hong Kong plans to recruit an AI commissioner by mid-2027 to help develop technology policies and manage risks related to artificial intelligence. The position will pay between HK$262,125 and HK$278,200 per month (US$33,414 to US$35,436). Authorities are confident in the local talent pool for this role despite public concerns about strengthening cybercrime laws.

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Hong Kong plans to recruit an artificial intelligence (AI) commissioner by mid-2027 to assist with drafting policies related to technology and risk governance under the Digital Policy Office. The position will pay up to HK$278,200 per month (approximately US$35,436). Tech authorities, led by Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi Kit-ming, are confident that local talent is sufficient to fill the role despite public concerns over bolstering cybercrime laws. Recruitment will begin in the second quarter of 2027.

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Hong Kong to recruit AI chief by mid-2027, with confidence in local talent pool Post will pay up to HK$278,200 per month, authorities reveal, adding they also understand public concerns over bolstering cybercrime laws Hong Kong will begin recruitment for an artificial intelligence (AI) commissioner in the second quarter of next year to assist in drafting policies for the technology and risk governance, with authorities confident the city does not lack suitable talent.

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🔮 Hong Kong to recruit AI chief by mid-2027, with confidence in local talent pool Post will pay up to HK$278,200 per month, authorities reveal, adding they also understand public concerns over bolstering cybercrime laws Hong Kong will begin recruitment for an artificial intelligence (AI) commissioner in the second quarter of next year to assist in drafting policies for the technology and risk governance, with authorities confident the city does not lack suitable talent.

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Hong Kong to recruit AI chief by mid-2027, with confidence in local talent pool · assertive framing

city → recruit → talent

Tech authorities on Friday revealed details of the new post under the Digital Policy Office, which will pay between HK$262,125 and HK$278,200 (US$33,414 to US$35,436) a month. asserted

which → reveal → HK$262,125

Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi Kit-ming said that recruitment for the post would begin in the second quarter of 2027. asserted

recruitment → say → 2027

Hong Kong to recruit AI chief by mid-2027, with confidence in local talent pool

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