HKChat () is a large language model-based chatbot developed by HKChat OmniServe Limited () in Hong Kong.
History HKChat's development commenced in 2025 to provide a local chatbot service for Hong Kong citizens, alongside other AI-related offerings.
The public beta version of HKChat was released on 20 November 2025. However, it was not released without instability and hallucinations.
In June 2026, the Hong Kong Generative AI R&D Center announced the use of new HKGAI V3 LLM in HKChat.
Models HKChat is based on the HKGAI V3 model developed by the Hong Kong Generative AI R&D Center (), which is essentially the localized DeepSeek model trained with Hong Kong data, values and cultural awareness, while employing mainland Chinese hardware.
The HKGAI V3 model also forms the base of the HKGAI ecosystem that includes but are not limited to HKPilot (), HKMeeting (), LexiHK () and HKEcoLink () with government adoption reported.
Usage HKChat is designated to answer questions related to daily life in Hong Kong while being capable of providing preliminary legal advice and translating texts.
Aside from text and voice input, HKChat also supports image recognition, "news flash" section provided by Dot Dot News and other localised functions for everyday life in the city.
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