Ministry committed to ensuring safe use of AI - Gobind
DIGITAL Minister Gobind Singh Deo is committed to ensuring that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tech is safe and secure as reports emerged over security concerns about AI from some pioneering developers. He said that the government's primary concern...
Malaysian Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring the safe and secure use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Reports have surfaced highlighting security concerns raised by some pioneering developers regarding AI. The government's primary focus lies in addressing the safety, ethical, and security aspects of AI, while simultaneously working on the necessary legal framework for its usage, which is currently gaining global attention.
Speaking at the opening of the "Scars of War: An International Photography and Art Exhibition" in Penang, Deo stated, "Our responsibility is not just to help technology grow, but to protect people as it grows."
The Malaysian government is actively developing the AI Governance Bill, which is expected to be submitted to the cabinet for deliberation. After its completion, the ministry aims to set up the required structure for enforcing the proposed law, with hopes to introduce it within the year or during the first quarter of 2027. Deo clarified that the government needs to establish agencies and administrative frameworks to monitor compliance and enforce the law before it comes into effect.
The legislation is set to be part of a broader AI governance system, which combines technical standards, regulations, and laws. Deo explained that the AI governance process encompasses three crucial elements: standards, regulations, and laws.
Amid growing global concerns about AI, Deo addressed the issue of technology's potential dangers, including autonomous model behaviors, security breaches, and the risk of existential threats. He also highlighted the challenge posed by deepfakes, fabricated videos, and cloned voices, which can spread false information rapidly and have severe consequences on individuals' reputations and livelihoods.
Deo warned, "An untruth can be created in minutes, and it reaches millions, and it creates damage, or causes damage, which impacts reputations that have been built over lifetimes."
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