Malaysia has an AI code of ethics

To ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) is used responsibly, Malaysia has issued the AI ​​Governance and Ethics Principles (AIGE).

AIGE will be implemented in accordance with national principles, to not only benefit the Malaysian people, but also reflect the country's cultural values.

Malaysia's AI ethics code. Photo: AINEW STRAIT TIMES

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said the code will set standards for AI users in the industry and serve as a regulatory measure to develop and apply AI technology ethically.

He emphasized that every decision from the AI ​​system must be based on accurate, unbiased data, while respecting the privacy and protection of users' personal data.

According to Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, AI technology can replace human resources and increase unemployment, so it is necessary to educate the younger generation about the potential and risks of AI. In November, the Malaysian government will launch the National AI Office (NAIO) and plans to set up a data committee.

Experts say the Malaysian government's new move shows the importance of transparency and accountability in every stage of AI development.

This is also the Malaysian Government’s commitment to building public trust in this technology. Trustworthy and effective governance of AI will become an increasingly important driver of economic growth and competitive advantage.

Meanwhile, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Chang Lih Kang said that AIGE will be the first step towards enacting the law.

AIGE focuses on three main groups of stakeholders: users, policymakers, and technology providers. AIGE will play a key role in strengthening existing laws on the use of data and technology, such as the Cybersecurity Act 2024 and the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. According to the Ministry of Digital, AI has the potential to generate US$113.4 billion for the Malaysian economy.

Asia is now a major supplier of electronic components critical to AI, including semiconductors and sensors, as well as providing key raw materials for manufacturing AI hardware. Several countries in Asia have taken similar steps toward regulating AI, with China seen as the most active government.

While the general AI law has yet to take effect, a series of administrative guidelines for the field are set to take effect in 2022, ranging from algorithmic proposals to guidance on deepfakes. Deepfakes are technologies that use AI to create fake, untrue images, audio, and video that mimic human voices and faces.

In South Korea, regulators are considering an AI law that, unlike the AI ​​law in Europe, is based on the principle of first approving the technology and then creating regulations. Meanwhile, Japan has left it up to businesses to regulate their AI-related activities based on government guidelines.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/malaysia-co-bo-quy-tac-dao-duc-ai-post760551.html