Malaysia's aim to be among top 20 AI nations needs collective effort, says PM

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, has called for a united effort from all sectors to elevate the country into the top 20 nations in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. He emphasized the importance of collaboration among researchers, developers, and policymakers to responsibly and ethically adopt AI technologies. Anwar highlighted the government's commitment to establishing a national AI ecosystem, which includes creating a center of excellence for AI learning and research.

During his speech at the International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Computing, Engineering and Education Science (InvENT 2024), Anwar warned of the potential risks associated with AI, such as deep fake technology, which can undermine trust in digital information. He stressed the need for comprehensive policies and laws to govern AI effectively and protect human values and data privacy. Furthermore, Malaysia is actively participating in regional digital economy initiatives, including the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and the Cyber Security Bill 2024.

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