# Hong Kong Government Enhances AI Safety for Minors

The Hong Kong Government is advancing efforts to strengthen AI safety protections for minors by establishing a dedicated task force under the Department of Justice. This task force will coordinate with relevant bureaus, including the Education Bureau and Law Reform Commission, to review risks associated with minors' use of social media and AI technologies. The government plans to consider legislative, administrative, and educational measures, with public consultation forthcoming before implementation. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam emphasized the use of existing technology-neutral laws and the readiness to expedite new legislation if necessary, highlighting opportunities for legal, compliance, and technology firms to engage with emerging regulatory frameworks.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate upcoming contracts related to AI safety technology, legal consulting, compliance solutions, and educational program development.
- The involvement of multiple government entities signals cross-sector collaboration opportunities for vendors specializing in AI risk assessment and regulatory compliance.
- Organizations can prepare to support public consultation processes and contribute to policy development through technology and legal expertise.
- Companies offering AI monitoring, content moderation, and educational tools for minors may find new market openings aligned with government initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Education
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Justice
- Education Bureau
- Law Reform Commission
- Hong Kong Government

### Key Quotes
> For example, in the Policy Address, it is also mentioned that the Education Bureau will introduce suitable policy to educate minors (on how) to use AI in a more proper, responsible and perhaps safer manner.
> — Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice

### Sources
- [news.gov.hk - AI safety for minors to be enhanced](https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/09/20260918/20260918_165116_747.html) - news.gov.hk
- [Lam lays down law on potential AI misues, breakouts - RTHK](https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1870640-20260918.htm) - 香港電台新聞網