ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is reshaping workplaces and classrooms – but its power comes with risks.
Radzi Rosli, an industry voice on responsible tech and a fraud analyst with an e-commerce platform, explains how machine learning works, where misuse happens and why governance matters.
“AI bot by default is a programmed software that has limited understanding based on what was fed to it.
“Machine learning, on the other hand, compiles multiple perspectives – text, images, videos – so answers are richer than a one‑liner.”
That richness can be abused; users sometimes try to trick systems into harmful outputs, pushing AI beyond its intended scope, says Radzi.
For students and employees, he sees both promise and peril; the latter borders on potential over reliance for every task at hand.
“There should be a visible line in the usage of AI in assisting tasks. Proper governance should be applied by risk management and compliance measures to ensure AI is part of the process, not the drive.”
Of course, transparency is key to trust.
“Any post results assisted with AI should be clearly mentioned. This is not to question the author’s performance, but to clarify that the output was achieved by both the author and AI.”
Radzi says oversight must be sector‑specific; from financial regulators to ministries, he argues that institutions must set boundaries now – ensuring AI supports human judgement rather than replacing it.
“There should be a body that governs this. Clear guidance must be provided to draw a line between esteemed results versus a last‑minute bot job.”
Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman says discussions about AI governance should move beyond whether AI should be used.
“The more important question is how AI can be used responsibly to enhance productivity, competi-tiveness and job quality while preserving human judgement and accountability.”
He adds that the future workplace will not be defined by humans competing against AI, but by humans working effectively with it.
“Organisations that succeed will be those that combine technological innovation with strong governance, ethical safeguards, continuous workforce development and meaningful human oversight.”
He says AI should be regarded as a powerful co-pilot rather than an autonomous decision-maker.
“Human responsibility, professional judgement and organisational accountability must remain at the centre of every workplace decision.”
