KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government has established a cross-ministerial and enforcement agencies mechanism to address the emerging threat of weaponised AI, which is increasingly being used for digital fraud, impersonation and large-scale cyber attacks.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said this coordinated approach involves the Ministry of Digital, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Communications, CyberSecurity Malaysia, National Cyber Security Agency, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, and Royal Malaysia Police.
"It is necessary for these ministries to collaborate so that when an issue arises, we have a unit that can provide clear directives on the required actions.
“This enables us to promptly detect problems and implement measures," he said in Dewan Rakyat today, responding to Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (PH-Bandar Tun Razak), who asked about strategic measures to protect national cybersecurity from the growing threat of weaponised AI, particularly in fraud cases.
The Damansara MP also informed the House that the National AI Office is currently leading discussions with various ministries to develop a national AI security framework, which includes establishing new AI technology standards, controls and regulations.
Gobind said an initial draft of the framework has been prepared and is expected to be presented to the Cabinet by mid-next year, following an engagement process with relevant ministries and agencies.
He explained that the plan aims to strike a balance between security needs and digital innovation, aligning with efforts to bolster confidence among citizens and investors in the national digital agenda.
The government intends to create a framework capable of controlling the risks of weaponised AI without restricting the growth of digital technology innovation, he added.
Gobind also noted that the AI Governance and Ethics (AIG) guidelines, based on seven core principles including safety, transparency and human well-being, are being used as a reference in developing the security framework.
-- BERNAMA
