Malaysia to Launch AI Code of Ethics & Governance Guideline as Soon as April

Malaysia plans to launch artificial intelligence (AI) code of ethics and governance guidelines as soon as April, according to national news agency Bernama.

The development of AI code of ethics and governance guidelines has now reached 90 percent, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

The ministry said the document is scheduled to be presented to the Cabinet this month before its official launch in April, according to the report on Friday.

“These guidelines are developed specifically for three main categories, namely users and the public, policymakers and providers or developers of AI-based technology.

“In general, it outlines seven principles of responsible AI that can be applied to all three main categories. Compliance with these guidelines can ensure ethical and safe use of AI,” it said in a written reply published on the Parliament’s website.

The ministry was responding to a question from member of parliament Wong Chen who wanted to know the current status of the code of ethics and governance for AI and how it aligns with the National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025, the report added.

MOSTI said that a public consultation session is currently underway with the Malaysia Productivity Corporation through the Unified Public Consultation portal, with a minimum consultation period of two weeks.

“The document is being circulated for public consultation until today (March 8). The purpose of this session is to gather feedback from the public on the draft document for improvement before it is finalized,” it said.

Source: technode.global