FINAS Urges IPT Students To Prioritise Ethics In AI Use

SUNGAI PETANI, Aug 27 (Bernama) — The National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) has urged students of higher learning institutions (IPT) to prioritise ethics in their use of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that the rapidly evolving technology must be used responsibly to avoid potential misuse.

FINAS chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib said AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and students must be equipped with both technical knowledge and ethical awareness to stay ahead.

“We can’t escape AI as it’s moving too fast. What seems imperfect today may soon become highly sophisticated, realistic and even exceed our expectations within days or weeks,” he said.

Speaking to reporters after officiating the 7th Convocation Ceremony of Politeknik Metro Tasek Gelugor here today, Azmir stressed that IPTs must incorporate AI ethics into their curricula to ensure students use the technology wisely and constructively.

He added that FINAS is currently drafting amendments to the FINAS Act 1981 (Act 244) to better regulate the creative industry in response to emerging technologies.

“We don’t want audiences to be misled by irresponsible content creators,” he said.

In his speech, Azmir also emphasised the creative industry’s dual role in shaping national identity and contributing to the country’s economy.

“Film, animation, music, design and digital media. All of these generate jobs and drive significant economic value. 

“Today’s graduates are tomorrow’s innovators, solution builders and leaders of Malaysia’s creative economy,” he said.

Earlier, 115 graduates received their diplomas in Information Technology (Digital Technology) and Video and Film Studies during the ceremony.

— BERNAMA

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