A research team at Universiti Malaya has developed a multimodal AI system capable of detecting AI-generated deepfake videos and audio in Bahasa Malaysia with 97.3% accuracy.
The tool is set to be deployed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to help combat misinformation ahead of state elections.
OpenAI’s latest model breaks new ground with built-in support for Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, and regional dialects. Local developers are already building apps targeting the 300 million speakers across Southeast Asia.
The move signals a major shift in how global AI companies are prioritizing emerging markets. Malaysia’s digital economy, valued at RM50 billion, stands to benefit significantly from improved AI tooling.