AI governance in Malaysia: Risks, challenges and pathways forward

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing in development and application, offering transformative opportunities and challenges. Globally, governments are striving to create policies that harness AI’s potential while addressing its risks. Malaysia is no exception, making notable progress in AI governance with initiatives such as the release of national guidelines and the establishment of the National AI Office (NAIO).

Building on these efforts, this report gathers insights from local AI policy stakeholders to address critical questions about AI risks, governance challenges and pathways forward.

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