Letters | Hong Kong’s AI push must include safeguards against AI hallucination
Readers discuss a lesson learned from a recent academic scandal, easing the rules of tax residency in Hong Kong, and dire predictions about the Chinese economy
This initiative is commendable, as it recognises the technology’s potential to boost efficiency in government work. However, the HKU case is a timely reminder that AI must assist but not replace human judgment.
No matter how advanced AI becomes, human oversight remains irreplaceable. To ensure accountability, it is essential to ensure human gatekeeping mechanisms at key decision points. Whether in policymaking, data analysis or academic research, professionals must verify and interpret AI-generated outputs with critical discernment.
AI can be a powerful tool for productivity, but only when guided by responsible human governance. Convenience must never come at the cost of credibility.