Malaysia, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), has announced the launch of the ASEAN AI Safety Network at the Powering the Intelligent Age Summit in Kuala Lumpur. This initiative, part of Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, seeks to advance safe and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the region, aligning with sustainability and trust.
The summit, hosted by the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR), drew over 400 delegates from 14 countries, including policymakers, corporate leaders, and researchers. It highlighted Malaysia’s role as a convener of regional dialogue on technology governance and innovation, with a focus on digital transformation and energy transition.
A key feature of the summit was the unveiling of the Sustainable AI White Paper, developed in partnership with MYCentre4IR and ERM, with input from Microsoft. This document aims to guide responsible and energy-efficient AI deployment in ASEAN.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasised Malaysia’s ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030, supported by trusted governance and inclusive talent development. “The ASEAN AI Safe marks an important step forward,” he stated, underscoring the importance of collaboration in ensuring technology benefits all communities.
Cathy Li from the WEF highlighted the region’s potential to shape global AI standards, stressing the need for a shared governance framework that fosters trust and sustainability. The summit also featured discussions on industrial transformation, focusing on data platforms, automation, and clean energy integration.
The event underscored the convergence of AI and industrial sustainability as drivers of ASEAN’s future competitiveness, with Malaysia committed to aligning its digital ambitions with regional sustainability and inclusivity themes.
