Tech Giants Limit A.I. Chatbots and Internet Access in Hong Kong Amid China Tensions

Google and OpenAI have limited access to their AI chatbots in Hong Kong due to concerns over China's influence on the city's open internet. The companies have not elaborated on the reason for the restriction, but observers believe expansion in the city could expose them to liability under a Chinese national security law. Other companies, such as Disney and Apple, have also taken steps to filter content that reaches Hong Kong. These incidents come amid a rocky relationship between the US and China, and the future of Hong Kong's open internet remains uncertain.