National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics Launched
20 September 2024
On 20 September 2024, the Malaysian Government launched the National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics (“
Guidelines”). According to the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, the Guidelines are intended as voluntary guidance for industry players whilst the Government develops laws to regulate the use of AI
1, and are aimed at three categories of stakeholders: end-users, policy makers and developers/ providers of AI technology.
The objectives of the Guidelines are as follows:
- To support the implementation of Malaysia’s National AI Roadmap 2021–2025;
- To facilitate the implementation of responsible AI, in accordance with the seven AI Principles set out in the Guidelines;
- To build trustworthiness in AI;
- To manage the risks caused by the development and deployment of AI technology; and
- To maximise the benefits of AI to enhance national productivity, economic growth, and competitiveness.
The seven AI Principles proposed by the Malaysian Government to guide the development of responsible AI, as set out in the Guidelines, are as follows:
- Fairness;
- Reliability, safety and control;
- Privacy and security;
- Inclusiveness;
- Transparency;
- Accountability; and
- Pursuit of human benefit and happiness.
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