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Generative AI Technical and Application Guideline (2025): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions

Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Technical and Application Guideline

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What is Generative AI Technical and Application Guideline (2025)?

Published in April 2025, the guideline covers the technical characteristics and risks of generative AI, governance principles (safety, transparency, accountability, data protection, fairness) and practical application guidance for developers, service providers and users across the AI lifecycle, and is intended as a reference for industry and government.

Who does it apply to?

Voluntary reference for developers, providers and users of generative AI in Hong Kong.

AI system types
Generative AI system

When do the requirements apply?

Month-level date.

Official sources

  1. Digital Policy Office: Ethical AI Framework and generative AI guideline
    Digital Policy Office · Tier 1 source

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