AI regulatory framework report expected by end-June, says Gobind
Digital minister Gobind Singh Deo said the government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies.
KUALA LUMPUR : A full report outlining Malaysia's proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to digital minister Gobind Singh Deo.
The report, currently being finalised by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), established last year under the digital ministry, will form the basis for how the country approaches AI regulation, whether through legislation, new rules or the adoption of common standards.
'Discussions with industry stakeholders are ongoing, and several views have already been presented,' he told reporters at the launch of the cybersecurity Professional Capability Development Programme.
'I hope that by the end of June, we will have a report from NAIO that can help chart an appropriate course for AI governance in Malaysia.'
Also present at the event were digital ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar, CyberSecurity Malaysia CEO Amirudin Abdul Wahab, and Sanjay Bavisi, president of EC-Council, a company involved in cybersecurity consultancy and training.
Gobind said the government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies.
'Amid this digital transformation, risks will inevitably arise. We must carefully consider how best to ensure public trust in digital platforms,' he said.
He added that any regulatory model must take into account the specific risks and characteristics of each sector affected by AI, given the technology's wide-ranging impact on all industries.
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