Gobind: Malaysia strategically positioned to capitalise on AI boom

FILE PHOTO: Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words "Artificial Intelligence AI" in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is strategically positioned to capitalise on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and emerge as the premier data centre hub in Asean, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

In a statement today, Gobind said the AI boom has initiated a global race for computing, accelerating demand for land, energy, and water resources to power next-generation AI data centres.