KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a substitute for humans but can serve as a tool to foster creativity, particularly within the field of journalism, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
He said AI has not made it possible for media practitioners to use the technology to produce news reports or record events.
“At present, I do not believe AI has the capability to fully replace journalists in tasks, such as field reporting. However, AI can be useful in certain aspects, such as creating storyboards,” he said during an event at Pantai Dalam today.
He said even though the technology is used in various forms, it cannot fully replicate the authenticity of a real character.
“Similarly, it cannot fully replace a graphic designer; otherwise, an advertising firm may end up creating a poster with three towers, which a designer would avoid.
“AI has advantages and disadvantages; AI is not a substitute for humans,” he said.
Recently, a social media post went viral showing an AI-generated digital billboard depicting the Petronas Twin Towers with three structures instead of two. This billboard was installed on behalf of the Brickfields police headquarters for Merdeka month in Desa Sri Hartamas here.
— Bernama
