MCMC Developing Subsidiary Instrument Under Act 866 To Protect Children
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC is also looking into the need for service providers to introduce labelling for content automatically generated using artificial intelligence (AI), through a specific code.
'This initiative aims to help users identify potentially misleading, manipulative, or inauthentic content, in line with efforts to reduce the risk of inaccurate information or harmful content spreading on online platforms.
'To ensure transparency and accountability, service providers will also be required to submit an online safety plan outlining their compliance with obligations under Act 866,' he said during a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today.
He said this in response to a question from Datuk Shamshulkahar Mohd Deli (BN-Jempol), who wanted to know whether the government would introduce laws requiring content publishers to label content, including images and videos, generated or manipulated by AI.
Fahmi explained that Act 866 was enacted to strengthen online safety in Malaysia and regulate harmful content.
He added that the government will also establish an Online Safety Committee to advise and provide recommendations to MCMC on online safety matters.
The committee will be managed by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) and will include representatives from multiple stakeholders, including licensed service providers.
Meanwhile, Fahmi said that between Jan 1 and Aug 15 this year, MCMC had requested the removal of 439 pieces of social media content containing fraudulent elements created with deepfake technology.
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