KUALA LUMPUR — Artificial intelligence (AI) will never replace the vital human element in storytelling and filmmaking, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today.
Speaking to reporters after launching Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology’s (TAR UMT) Faculty of Communication and Creative Industries (FCCI) Film Festival, themed Alkisah: The Wonders of Asian Folklore, Fahmi stressed that creativity cannot be left entirely to machines.
“AI cannot replace human agency. We must not hand everything over to AI,” he said.
Fahmi also reflected on the evolution of filmmaking, pointing to the shift from costly 35mm celluloid production to the accessibility of digital tools.
“Back then, when we talked about film, we meant 35mm celluloid. Today, with a handphone, you can do so much more,” he added.
Despite rapid changes in technology and viewing habits, Fahmi said the industry has proven its resilience.
“Things are changing, but we will change with the times. Don’t be afraid, the industry is robust,” he said.
Also present at the launch were Finas chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, TAR UMT Board of Governors and Alumni Council chairman Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy, and TAR UMT president Professor Datuk Indera Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei. — September 11, 2025