Deputy minister Teo Nie Ching says the bill will ensure action can be taken against any type of offence, particularly cyber crimes.
Teo Nie Ching said scammers were now using artificial intelligence to mimic a person’s voice and appearance to fool family members and close friends.
Its deputy minister, Teo Nie Ching, said the law, formulated in 1998, was being reviewed by agencies under the ministry through engagements with relevant stakeholders. “If we are not able to table it this year, we will do it next year,” she told reporters after the screening of the “Malbatt: Misi Bakara” movie at TGV Aeon Mall here today.
For instance, scammers can use AI to mimic a person’s voice and appearance to fool family members and close friends, she said.
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