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Government Mulls AI Regulation

Aug 02, 2023

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The government is considering the need to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence.

The Communications and Digital Minister says this is to address the ethical issues related to the increasing use of the technology.

Fahmi Fadzil adds that the study will need the input of experts from government agencies and the industry to understand the various challenges.

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15 percent of voters are still undecided ahead of this month’s six-state elections.

An Ilham Center survey shows that this includes youths, who are still weighing their options.

Its head of research Prof. Madya Mohd Yusri Ibrahim told Awani that just like in GE15, this group will likely have a significant impact on the upcoming polls.

Separately, an overwhelming 90 percent of respondents to an Astro Radio News survey felt all the state election candidates should declare their assets ahead of the elections.

So far, MUDA is the only party to pledge that all its candidates will be declaring their assets soon.

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The government will not abolish fee subsidies for local students at public universities.

The Higher Education Ministry says this is part of the commitment to ensure that all citizens have access to higher education.

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MAHB says its working with stakeholders to better address the problem of wildlife smuggling, following reports that officials in India recently seized 47 pythons from a passenger who flew out of KL.

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The Public Service Department says the Bantuan Khas Penghargaan for civil servants and government retirees will be paid next Thursday.