KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should investigate whether artificial intelligence was used to produce an audio recording that implicated assemblymen in corrupt activities, said a state party leader.
State Parti Pejuang Tanah Air deputy chief Razif Abdillah said MACC and relevant authorities should swiftly investigate the alleged corruption.
"There are claims that the circulating voice and video clips may have been generated by AI.
"However, regardless of the technology used, an investigation is still needed to verify whether the evidence is authentic or fabricated.
"Whether it's AI or not, even a manual approach, like asking suspects to repeat phrases in the same tone, could help in verification," he said.
Previously, Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob suggested that the recordings may have been created using AI.
Razif said corruption is a serious issue that has plagued the nation, tarnishing its reputation internationally.
"We must recognise the implications of corruption, whether through abuse of power, bribery in projects or weak governance, as these factors directly undermine the administrative structure of a country or state.
"I am uncertain how swiftly MACC will act, but I want to remind the people of Sabah, as Pejuang information chief Rafique Rashid previously stated, that MACC has the authority under the MACC Act 2009 to initiate investigations without waiting for a report to be filed."
He highlighted recent examples, such as the Aman Palestin and FashionValet cases, as well as those involving national leaders, which could serve as a precedent for immediate investigations into the alleged corruption scandal involving the state's assemblymen.