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From rags to riches: Story of M'sia-born 'father of Pen Drive'

From rags to riches: Story of M'sia-born 'father of Pen Drive'

Pua says to reach success, one must be resilient.
Input from Asean AI Summit to spur M'sia's ambition to be key leader

Input from Asean AI Summit to spur M'sia's ambition to be key leader

Conference a platform for discussion among ministers, sharing info - Digital Ministry sec-gen.
COMMENT | Our brave new world of artificial intelligence

COMMENT | Our brave new world of artificial intelligence

AI is too vast and complex to be controlled by any government.
Minister: AI app in development to combat scams, deepfakes

Minister: AI app in development to combat scams, deepfakes

PARLIAMENT | Work being done in collaboration with CyberSecurity Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia – Gobind.
AI fuels costly corporate data breach: IBM report

AI fuels costly corporate data breach: IBM report

Report also finds that attackers are turning the technology against its creators.
Authorities 'not up to mark' on law over AI child abuse content: Activists

Authorities 'not up to mark' on law over AI child abuse content: Activists

Existing legal provisions already criminalise such material, but enforcement personnel have poor grasp - advocates.
Govt mulls mandatory labelling of AI-generated content to battle misinformation

Govt mulls mandatory labelling of AI-generated content to battle misinformation

PARLIAMENT | Ministry looking to implement this through Online Safety Act, says Fahmi.
'Deepfake tech complicates efforts to fight child sexual abuse material'

'Deepfake tech complicates efforts to fight child sexual abuse material'

PARLIAMENT | Shamsul notes significant challenges in verifying authenticity and legitimacy of materials.
Health Ministry developing AI to predict dengue hotspots

Health Ministry developing AI to predict dengue hotspots

AI tool to enable more targeted intervention, Dzulkefly says.
COMMENT | Making AI an ally in driving sustainability

COMMENT | Making AI an ally in driving sustainability

Malaysia's data and AI boom drives progress while raising sustainability concerns.
Police probing AI-manipulated viral video featuring ex-IGP

Police probing AI-manipulated viral video featuring ex-IGP

Video allegedly links Acryl to receipt of financial aid from a 'Datuk'.
Ministry probing alleged breach involving Nvidia's AI chips

Ministry probing alleged breach involving Nvidia's AI chips

A Chinese company is reportedly using the chips for AI training.
COMMENT | Promise and perils of AI in court work

COMMENT | Promise and perils of AI in court work

AI reshaping law with greater speed but needs strict ethical oversight.
LETTER | M’sia needs specific laws against AI-generated sexual abuse

LETTER | M’sia needs specific laws against AI-generated sexual abuse

Current laws don’t deal with synthetic content, youths at risk.
Govt not involved in Skyvast-Huawei AI initiative, says ministry

Govt not involved in Skyvast-Huawei AI initiative, says ministry

Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry says no G2G aspect included.
Govt backpedals on Huawei AI rollout amid US-China tensions

Govt backpedals on Huawei AI rollout amid US-China tensions

Teo's office retracts deputy minister's earlier announcement 'without explanation'.
No plans with AI law yet, guidelines currently in use - Chang

No plans with AI law yet, guidelines currently in use - Chang

However, the minister said the guideline would eventually become law.
Flag blunder: Anwar says AI can't replace human accountability

Flag blunder: Anwar says AI can't replace human accountability

PM comments on latest flag gaffe, this time by the Education Ministry.
Ministry to brainstorm legal reforms to tackle AI misuse among students - Nancy

Ministry to brainstorm legal reforms to tackle AI misuse among students - Nancy

Session will explore possible amendments to existing laws, says minister.
Pro-Hajiji NGO reports 'AI' audio alleging PM shielding reps in graft scandal

Pro-Hajiji NGO reports 'AI' audio alleging PM shielding reps in graft scandal

In the clip, a voice resembling CM's says PM ordered MACC not to take action.
COMMENT | AI tools for monitoring terrorist threats

COMMENT | AI tools for monitoring terrorist threats

Enabling real-time threat detection and behavioural monitoring.
Private schools need stricter SOPs on sexual misconduct, says Teo

Private schools need stricter SOPs on sexual misconduct, says Teo

Deputy minister cites Kulai school where AI images of female students circulated.
M'sia to bolster rules on semiconductor, AI chips export: Report

M'sia to bolster rules on semiconductor, AI chips export: Report

The US wants to curb illicit flow of advanced AI chips to China.
Industrial Court to utilise AI for transcripts of case proceedings

Industrial Court to utilise AI for transcripts of case proceedings

This will boost efficiency, reduce cost, coordinate understanding of communications - Sim.