Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said legal action could be considered against a University of Hong Kong (HKU) law student accused of using artificial intelligence to create non-consensual nude images of female classmates, stressing that universities must report such violations to authorities.
The case, which involved generating explicit photos from social media images, has sparked outrage over AI misuse and gaps in digital ethics.
Speaking ahead of his Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, Lee emphasized that existing laws—including offenses for distributing intimate images without consent and "dishonest use of computer" crimes—apply to online misconduct.
He also cited guidelines issued in April by the Digital Policy Office to address AI risks, pledging closer government scrutiny of emerging technologies。
While HKU issued a warning letter to the student, Lee insisted institutions must escalate cases involving potential criminality.
In a separate incident, HKU uncovered cases of students submitting fake academic credentials.
When asked for a comment, Lee said any illegal activities should be reported to the police, reinforcing the need for accountability in academic integrity.
(Marco Lam)
