Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong stated that the government will continue to strengthen artificial intelligence policies and promote the application of AI to build a solid cybersecurity defense system against the risks brought by the technology.
Speaking at the finals of the AI x Cybersecurity Challenge, Sun noted that while the technology introduces new threats to society, it also enhances defense capabilities.
He added that the government is continuously reinforcing AI-related policies, guidelines and ethical frameworks, including conducting regular cyber defense drills to guide the responsible use of AI and strengthen Hong Kong's resilience against cyber attacks.
Meanwhile, Sun said that the competition, whose finals featured 40 local and overseas teams, serves as a cross-regional platform for professional exchange, adding that cyber threats require global cooperation.
Wang Jiang, director-general of the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies and a joint organizer of the event, said he hopes the contest will discover cybersecurity talent and showcase innovative tech achievements.
Wang pointed out that frontier AI models are now able to execute cyber attacks autonomously, demonstrating a double-edged sword effect.
While AI lowers the threshold for attacks and increases their scale, Wang noted it also offers new defense solutions through proactive perception, dynamic protection and intelligent tracing.
