KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The United Kingdom (UK) is committed to continue working with Malaysia to leverage expertise in science, technology, and industry to strengthen the economies of both nations, said British High Commissioner to Malaysia Ailsa Terry.
She said the longstanding collaboration between the UK and Malaysia in education, science, innovation and technology is a testament to both countries’ deep-rooted partnership.
“This UK-Malaysia Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference 2023 serves as a significant step forward in our enduring alliance,” Terry said in her welcoming remarks at the conference today, delivered by British High Commission Kuala Lumpur Counsellor (Global Issues) Andrew Bowes.
She also expressed the UK’s commitment to leadership in ensuring the safe and responsible use of emerging technologies like AI.
Meanwhile, Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, in his opening remarks, said the Malaysian government was finalising the specific criteria and guidelines for the development and deployment of AI use cases and applications, slated for release in early 2024.
He also encouraged government agencies, researchers and local companies to work collaboratively with their UK counterparts to establish international norms and standards for AI development and use, as AI can also be a force for diplomacy and global cooperation.
The UK-Malaysia AI Conference 2023 is co-organised by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry and the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur.
— Bernama
