Asean to establish AI safety initiative

Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn delivers remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China. - Photo: Asean Secretariat

 JAKARTA: (Bernama) Asean, under Malaysia’s current chairmanship, is establishing the Asean AI Safety Network (AI Safe) to promote ethical innovation, institutionalise safety protocols, and strengthen regional cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI).

Asean secretary-general Datuk Dr Kao Kim Hourn said the initiative reflects the region’s commitment to embedding trust, transparency, and accountability in AI development.