A male law student from the University of Hong Kong is suspected of using artificial intelligence software to generate over 700 explicit images from the photos of multiple women, including university classmates and high school teachers. This incident has attracted widespread social attention. Chief Executive John Lee noted today (July 15), before attending the Executive Council meeting, that universities not only impart academic knowledge but also bear the responsibility of cultivating students' character.
"Any actions that cause harm to others may constitute criminal offenses and could infringe on personal rights and privacy. Therefore, universities should take serious action against student misconduct," he said.
Lee stated that while certain inappropriate behaviors can be addressed according to internal regulations, any potentially illegal actions should be reported to law enforcement. Most of Hong Kong's existing laws apply to online activities, including offenses related to the unauthorized publication or threats to publish intimate images without the victim's consent under the Crimes Ordinance, dishonest use of computers, and the classification of privacy violations as criminal offenses under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Lee mentioned that in April 2025, the government issued guidelines on generative artificial intelligence technologies and applications, providing practical operational instructions for developers, service providers, and users of generative AI systems. These guidelines promote the safe and responsible conduct of generative AI-related businesses and activities by strictly adhering to technical ethics, moral principles, and legal requirements, while also providing practical guidance to address safety challenges and risks associated with generative AI technologies.
He added that the government will closely monitor the rapid development and application of artificial intelligence and study global regulatory trends.
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