[Opinion] Legislation: AI and copyright: Malaysia doesn’t need to start over

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in the creative economy, governments face an important question: how can copyright frameworks continue to protect creators while supporting innovation?

In ATA's latest opinion editorial in The Edge Malaysia, Managing Director Lih Shiun Goh and Serene Kan from Wong & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie International, that Malaysia does not need to start from scratch. Instead, the country can build on its existing legal foundations, providing greater clarity on issues such as ownership and attribution while allowing its broader AI governance framework to evolve alongside the technology.

The piece explores why balanced, principles-based regulation can help safeguard creators' rights, support responsible AI development, and maintain public trust. Read the full article here.