Hong Kong student AI porn case sparks law review pledge as HKU vows action
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University of Hong Kong (HKU) said on Monday that it was also conducting a review of the incident and vowed to take further action after some victims demanded more be done, calling the warning letter it had issued to the male law student insufficient.
The Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau said that the government would continue to closely monitor the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in Hong Kong, draw reference from practices elsewhere, and propose appropriate measures, and 'if necessary, review the existing legislation'.
HKU, which earlier said it had also asked the student to apologise to the victims, told the Post that more would be done.
'The university is now further reviewing the case and will take further actions when appropriate to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment,' it said.
In a reply to the Post, three of the victims demanded 'more permanent and substantial' consequences for their classmate.
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