Kuala Lumpur, March 1 -- Malaysia's Ministry of Digital has launched the Public Sector AI Adaptation Guidelines, a key initiative to help government agencies adopt artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly.

The 158-page guidelines provide an overview of AI, ethical principles, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, risk management, adaptation methods, and self-assessment templates to help identify the scope and impact of AI within the public sector.

Speaking at the launch on February 27, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the guidelines lay the foundation for responsible and ethical AI use in the public sector, with accountability, transparency, and fairness as its core principles.

He said State employees must not allow AI to b...