By South China Morning Post | Created at 2025-03-24 06:27:59 | Updated at 2025-03-26 02:41:06
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An artificial intelligence expert in Malaysia has urged the police to train their officers adequately before adopting the technology to combat crimes.
The call by Azree Nazri, president of the Artificial Intelligence Society Malaysia, comes as Malaysia aims to use AI to help tackle a rise in commercial offences.
Azree said police officers must understand the functions of generative AI and how to interpret insights generated by the technology before deploying it to assist in commercial crime investigations, The Star reported on Monday.
“AI is only as effective as the people using it. Without proper training, there is a risk of misinterpretation or over-reliance on AI, which could lead to wrongful accusations or overlooked evidence,” he said.
The police should collaborate with local universities to develop AI models to combat commercial offences and cybercrimes and prioritise AI implementation for money laundering and cyber fraud cases, according to Azree.
He has also proposed integrating an AI-powered scam alert system with online banking websites and apps.
“This proactive approach not only helps in crime prevention but also educates the public about ongoing threats,” he said.
