No plans with AI law yet, guidelines currently in use
However, he said, the National Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE) are being utilised as a reference to regulate its use.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Free Malaysia Today
an hour ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Could using AI tools ‘deskill' certain health workers?
Experts say the impact of AI on healthcare workers' capabilities could be concerning, given the rapid adoption rate of such tools in medicine. (Envato Elements pic) LONDON : Using artificial intelligence regularly could potentially 'deskill' some health workers, a new study suggests – a finding that is 'concerning' given the rapid uptake of AI across healthcare, academics say. The new study involves endoscopists, who perform colonoscopies to look for precancerous growths in the bowel. These growths, known as adenomas, can be detected and removed to prevent them from becoming bowel cancer. Advances in AI technology have led to the development of computer-assisted polyp-detection systems, which have been found to help these health workers spot more adenomas. By analysing work conducted in Poland, the research team set out to assess whether continuous use of AI led to a dip in performance when endoscopists performed colonoscopies without the help of the technology. To that end, the team analysed 1,442 colonoscopies conducted by experienced health workers before and after AI systems were rolled out at certain centres in 2021. Writing in the journal Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the experts reported that the rate of polyp detection was 6% lower after the introduction of AI in standard and non-AI-assisted colonoscopies. 'To our knowledge, this is the first study to suggest a negative impact of regular AI use on the ability of healthcare professionals to complete a patient-relevant task in medicine of any kind,' said Dr Marcin Romanczyk from the Academy of Silesia in Poland, one of the study authors. 'Our results are concerning, given that the adoption of AI in medicine is rapidly spreading,' he highlighted. 'We urgently need more research into the impact of AI on health professionals' skills across different medical fields, find out which factors may cause or contribute to problems when healthcare professionals and AI systems don't work well together, and develop ways to fix or improve these interactions.' In a linked editorial, Dr Omer Ahmad, consultant gastroenterologist and clinical research fellow at University College London, wrote: 'These findings temper the current enthusiasm for rapid adoption of AI-based technologies, and highlight the importance of carefully considering possible unintended clinical consequences. 'The study provides the first real-world clinical evidence for the phenomenon of deskilling, potentially affecting patient-related outcomes.'
Free Malaysia Today
18 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Johor leads data centre investment, projects worth RM164bil approved for Q2
Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state is targeting to house 6% of Malaysia's data centre capacity by 2030. (Bernama pic) JOHOR BAHRU : Johor has emerged as the nation's leading data centre investment hub with 42 projects worth RM164.45 billion approved as of the second quarter of this year. Menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said these projects are expected to create more than 6,000 quality job opportunities and contribute 78.6% of the country's operational IT capacity. He also said Johor is targeting to house 6% of Malaysia's data centre capacity by 2030. 'In line with this development, the state government aspires to position Johor as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and the nation's digital economy,' he said in a Facebook post. 'This will be achieved through the integration of smart technologies in public services, enhancing the competitiveness of industries, and building an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem so that the benefits of technology can be enjoyed by all levels of society.' Onn Hafiz said the combination of large-scale data centre infrastructure, advances in AI technology, and progressive government policies will further position Johor as a potential regional digital innovation hub. He said this will not only drive economic growth, but will also improve the quality of life of Johoreans through high-skilled job opportunities and the development of new industries. He also said he met digital minister Gobind Singh Deo today to discuss the direction of the state's digital development. The meeting served as an important platform to strengthen Johor's role in the data centre industry and to ensure that data centre development is carried out sustainably.
The Sun
18 hours ago
- The Sun
KKFD targets 50% digital forensics lab accreditation in five years
KOTA TINGGI: The Digital Forensics Workgroup (KKFD) plans to have 50% of its member agencies' digital forensics laboratories accredited by the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM) within five years. Currently, only six out of 16 KKFD agencies hold the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. Accredited agencies include the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), and CyberSecurity Malaysia. KKFD chairman Wan Zulkifli Wan Jusoh stressed that accreditation ensures forensic labs meet international operational and quality standards. 'Obtaining this recognition is challenging—MACC took three years—but we aim for half of KKFD agencies to achieve it in five years,' he said during a press conference after the 2025 KKFD Law Enforcement Agency meeting. The two-day meeting involved 100 members from 16 agencies discussing cybercrime challenges and AI's role in digital investigations. Wan Zulkifli highlighted the meeting as proof of Malaysia's commitment to advancing digital forensics for combating cybercrime. KKFD, established in 2015, serves as a knowledge-sharing platform for digital investigation best practices. Post-meeting, KKFD will conduct lab visits to improve facilities and align operations with global standards. Simulated court courses and prosecutor dialogues will also be held to strengthen forensic teams' legal expertise. CyberSecurity Malaysia will compile approved forensic lab SOPs as official references for member agencies. Minimum SOP guidelines will be developed to standardise new labs and maintain national consistency. - Bernama
