Singapore is doing a lot to improve its cloud computer skills and promote the appropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI). The government is putting in a lot of effort to make the country a leader in digital progress and safe AI use.
Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister, recently said that all of the country’s AI projects would be run out of a national AI office. Governments around the world are becoming more aware of how important AI is and making sure there are rules in place to handle its growth in a smart way. This move fits with that trend.
A new way for the government to deal with cloud computers
We will make a national cloud computing strategy as part of this plan to make sure that everyone has access to technology, boost economic growth, and get people to come up with new ideas for public service. This policy talks a lot about how important it is to keep data safe and get people to trust each other so that technology can help everyone.
The national AI office will use the next year to make a full five-year action plan and a set of laws to promote AI practices that are responsible and good for the environment.
This is Malaysia’s first big change to its AI laws. However, the government has already come up with other ideas for rules that will impact big tech companies. When January 2025 comes around, social media sites with more than 8 million users will have to get licenses. These “light-touch” rules are meant to encourage new ideas while also stopping things like online stalking and scams.
Big tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta are part of the Asia Internet Coalition. They want the government to think again about some of these rules.
Malaysia Got Money from Big Tech
Even though it’s against the rules, big tech companies are putting money into Malaysia’s tech business. Google has teamed up with a local tech company to offer cloud services for a number of years since the AI and cloud rules were made public. By 2030, this is expected to make more than 3,500 jobs and bring in more than $3 billion for the area. Google is also building a data center in the area that will make cloud technology better. It will cost $2 billion.
PM Ibrahim said that he wants Malaysia to be a place where AI is used in creative ways. He also talked about how important it is to have good tech relationships in order to build a strong digital foundation. In line with this, Microsoft has also said it will spend $2.2 billion to use AI and cloud computers to grow its business in Malaysia. There will be a “National AI Center of Excellence” built by Microsoft and the government to improve safety.
At the same time that strict rules are being made that could hurt the future of Malaysia’s tech business, Big Tech is getting more involved in the country.
