In response to the growing implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil divulges that the Malaysian government is mulling over the development of a regulatory structure to govern the use of AI. This revelation came during a press briefing subsequent to his speech at the Public Sector Day Malaysia programme held on August 1.
As AI technology begins to proliferate in various sectors, there are burgeoning concerns surrounding its ethical application and potential impacts on job markets. Fahmi believes that an AI regulatory structure would not only address these apprehensions but also provide clearer insights into the manifold challenges posed by this burgeoning technology.
AI, an iterative technology that mirrors human intelligence to execute tasks, has witnessed a surge in usage. This burgeoning ubiquity underscores the urgency for government-led regulations.
In a bid to demystify AI and broaden public comprehension, Fahmi proposed a collaborative programme between Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). The initiative aims to elucidate AI concepts in the Malay language and contribute to technological vocabulary expansion.
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With an eye on the rapidly evolving technology sector, Fahmi anticipates that this venture will foster a more comprehensive understanding of new technologies by bolstering the language’s technical lexicon.
During his address, Fahmi emphasized Malaysia’s urgent need for expertise in data and technology. The nation stands on the threshold of a prosperous digital era, with an ambition to become a prominent digital player in Asia. By capitalizing on digital transformation, Malaysia envisions enhancing citizen services and achieving the status of a high-income, digitally enabled nation.
The MyDigital Initiative, launched in February 2021, stands testament to this goal. Progress has been significant, with the nation set on becoming a regional leader in the digital economy. To augment this aspiration, the government is exploring the idea of positioning Malaysia as an investment destination for resilient and sustainable data centers.
Source: The Star
