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Hong Kong Advances AI for Crime Prevention and Real Estate Innovation
Hong Kong's Push for AI-Driven Crime Prevention
Hong Kong's Secretary for Security, Chris Tang Ping-keung, emphasized the need to balance industrial development and risk control as AI becomes a core future industry. He stated that defense lines would be established based on the 'Protection of Key Infrastructure (Computer Systems) Ordinance' to promote the lawful application of AI. Secretary Tang highlighted how the Customs and Excise Department uses AI to screen goods and travelers, identifying suspicious cases to enhance law enforcement efficiency and accuracy.
AI Risks and Real Estate Industry Adoption
Secretary Tang also warned of potential risks associated with new AI technologies, including deepfake fraud, data breaches, and ethical debates. Meanwhile, major Hong Kong real estate agencies are embracing AI to explore new business opportunities. Centaline Property launched 'Centaline Valuation,' Hong Kong's first AI-powered property valuation solution, providing estimates for 1.3 million private residential units. Midland Realty introduced 'Smart Quick Search,' an AI natural language search function, to improve the user's home-buying experience.
*Source: 今日大公 (2026-04-07)*
