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The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Govt developing AI guidelines to combat online scam, to be ready early 2026
PUTRAJAYA: The Digital Ministry, through the Personal Data Protection Department, is developing artificial intelligence (AI) based guidelines that are expected to be completed in early 2026. Its minister, Gobind Singh Deo, said these include guidelines on Data Protection Impact Assessment; Data Protection by Design guidelines; and guidelines on Automated Decision Making (ADM) and Profiling. "These are initiatives by the Digital Ministry to combat online scams driven by AI like deepfake videos and voice cloning,' he said. Gobind reiterated his ministry's commitment to step up efforts to develop a safe, responsible and resilient AI ecosystem in line with making Malaysia a regional pioneer in digital economy and cyber security. The National Digital Department is also developing Guidelines for AI Adaptation in the Public Sector to support government departments and agencies to implement safe, ethical and responsible use of AI. "The government is also conducting training and capacity building programmes to enforcement agencies and the civil service in cyber security and AI fields through 'AI Untuk Rakyat' and MD Workforce training programmes under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC),' he added. CyberSecurity Malaysia is also developing an AI-based app in partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to confirm the veracity of photos and videos aimed to assist cyber crime investigations such as online scams, identity theft and the spread of digital slander. — Bernama
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia drafts AI guidelines to combat online fraud by 2026
PUTRAJAYA: The Digital Ministry is crafting AI-based guidelines to counter online fraud, with completion expected by early 2026. Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced the initiative, which includes frameworks for Data Protection Impact Assessment, Data Protection by Design, and Automated Decision Making (ADM) and Profiling. 'These measures address AI-driven scams like deepfake videos and voice cloning,' Gobind said. The ministry aims to foster a secure and responsible AI ecosystem, positioning Malaysia as a regional leader in digital economy and cybersecurity. The National Digital Department is also preparing Guidelines for AI Adaptation in the Public Sector to ensure ethical AI use in government operations. Training programmes, such as 'AI Untuk Rakyat' and MD Workforce under MDEC, will enhance cybersecurity and AI expertise among enforcement agencies and civil servants. Additionally, CyberSecurity Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) are developing an AI app to verify photo and video authenticity, aiding investigations into scams, identity theft, and digital slander. - Bernama
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Gobind: AI guidelines being drafted to combat online fraud
Gobind Singh Deo. – Bernama file photo PUTRAJAYA (Aug 5): The Digital Ministry, through the Personal Data Protection Department, is developing artificial intelligence (AI) based guidelines that are expected to be completed in early 2026, its minister Gobind Singh Deo said. These include guidelines on Data Protection Impact Assessment; Data Protection by Design guidelines; and guidelines on Automated Decision Making (ADM) and Profiling, he added. 'These are initiatives by the Digital Ministry to combat online scams as such fraud is now driven by AI like deepfake videos and voice cloning,' he said, as he reiterated his ministry's commitment to step up efforts to develop a safe, responsible and resilient AI ecosystem in line with making Malaysia a regional pioneer in digital economy and cyber security. The National Digital Department is also developing Guidelines for AI Adaptation in the Public Sector to support government departments and agencies to implement safe, ethical and responsible use of AI, in line with legal governance and compliance to human rights. 'The government is also conducting training and capacity building programmes to enforcement agencies and the civil service in cyber security and AI fields through 'AI Untuk Rakyat' and MD Workforce training programmes under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC),' he added. CyberSecurity Malaysia is also developing an AI-based app in partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to confirm the veracity of photos and videos aimed to assist cyber crime investigations such as online scams, identity theft and the spread of digital slander. – Bernama
