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Free Malaysia Today
03-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
No plans yet for law on misuse of AI, says minister
Science, technology and innovation minister Chang Lih Kang said the Communications and Multimedia Act and the Penal Code are applicable should any issue arise. IPOH : Science, technology and innovation minister Chang Lih Kang said there are no plans yet to draft laws addressing the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. However, he added, the National Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE) were being utilised as a reference to regulate its use. He said the ministry held consultations with industry players regarding the implementation of AIGE, and all parties involved have agreed to adhere to the guidelines. 'There is no clear time frame yet (for an AI law), but that is our eventual goal… so that this guideline (AIGE) can be enforced as law. 'In the meantime, existing laws such as the Communications and Multimedia Act and the Penal Code remain applicable,' he told reporters after officiating the Perak Ignite Entrepreneur Summit 2025 at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Yuk Choy here today. Previously, the media reported that National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC) deputy director-general Ahmad Sazilee Abdul Khairi said that scammers are exploiting the rapid advancement of AI technology to make significant profits. He emphasised the importance of the public staying informed and being vigilant against fraud syndicates using AI-generated content to deceive people. Launched in September last year, AIGE serves as a foundation should the government decide to introduce legislation on AI-related matters.
The Star
03-05-2025
- The Star
Tweaks needed in existing laws to regulate AI, says minister
IPOH: Some existing laws may need to be amended to keep pace with advanced technology and abuse of artificial intelligence (AI), says Chang Lih Kang. The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said while these laws can still be used to address abuse and misuse of technology and AI to commit cybercrimes, some tweaks are needed. "Currently, we still have existing laws that can be used, including the Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Act and the Penal Code. "These might need some amendment here and there so that we can keep pace... technology is too advance and fast, so we need to try and catch up," he said in a press conference after attending the Perak Ignite Entrepreneur Summit 2025 at SMJK Yuk Choy on Saturday (May 3). Chang said the country is still a long way behind in enacting a law to regulate AI. He said the National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics (AIGE) was only launched last year and would take some time to enact a law for AI. "We've consulted with various industry players, they agree that AIGE is something that should be enacted but it will take time. "This is the same in other parts of the world, as many do not have such laws, except in the European Union," he said, adding that the AIGE would be used to regulate the AI industry. "This (AI) is still a new area whereby we are unsure whether some things are right or wrong, and we need to explore it together. "There is no clear time frame yet (for an AI law) but that is our eventual goal, for a law that can be enforced," he added.
