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PM Anwar urges legal protection for local creativity amid AI growth

PM Anwar urges legal protection for local creativity amid AI growth

The Sun5 days ago
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed new legal provisions to protect the copyright and originality of local creative works in response to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
He stressed the need for immediate action by the Communications and Digital Ministries to shield local artists from risks like plagiarism.
'Copyright protection should extend beyond cartoonists to films, poems, and other creative works, which increasingly face challenges due to AI advancements,' Anwar said during the launch of 'Melukis Dengan Hati: Biografi Perjalanan Seni 50 Tahun Karya Zunar' at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda.
He explained that such legal safeguards would ensure creators' talents are not hindered by disputes over authenticity or ownership.
The event was attended by key figures, including Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and cartoonist Zunar. - Bernama
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