Malaysia plans to set up a national artificial intelligence office and unveil cloud computing policy plan

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the country will set up a National Artificial Intelligence Office to coordinate initiatives around the development of artificial intelligence. It also unveiled a national cloud computing policy plan aimed at improving public service innovation, economic growth, competitiveness and digital inclusion, which will prioritize data security and user trust to ensure that all citizens can benefit from technological advances. The National Artificial Intelligence Office is tasked with completing a five-year technology "action plan" and a regulatory framework next year that will help promote the adoption of ethical and sustainable artificial intelligence. (Reuters)