00:00 There's no need to fear new technology, especially artificial intelligence or AI, as it will
00:08 not dehumanize users if they keep to their values.
00:12 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the masses must master the basics of AI in
00:17 the here and now and rid the fears of embracing new technology so as not to be left behind
00:23 by the rest of the world.
00:25 He said that while officiating the AI for Rakyat program at University Putra Malaysia
00:30 on Tuesday.
00:31 AI for Rakyat is a free, self-learning portal designed by the Economy Ministry and Intel
00:37 to enable the masses to master basic AI skills in a four-hour module.
00:42 With the initiative, the government predicts that at least one million Malaysians will
00:46 be able to master AI skills in three years.
00:50 Also present at the event were Economy Minister Rafizieh Ramli and Intel Vice President of
00:56 Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations, and Managing Director for Intel Malaysia,
01:02 aka CHONG.
01:03 Anwar said such a program was important to address the digital divide and digital elitism
01:08 to ensure that no one is left behind.
01:11 He said, "There is this fear that synthetic humans will take over human beings and our
01:16 values, but if those who teach digital subjects such as professors impart values in the teaching
01:21 of AI skills, then the values will remain."
01:25 "When we introduced computers in the past, we said that the firewalls were not necessarily
01:33 at the bottom.
01:34 Firewalls are through education in the family and in the education system.
01:42 So, the foundation of defense, faith, and mentality must be deep through our education system
01:52 at home and in our education system.
01:56 In this field, even though we talk about energy transition, digital transformation, and AI,
02:05 we never leave the question of values, ethics, and self-esteem.
02:10 That's why I say, "Touch the sky, but still root to the earth."
02:17 The Prime Minister also called on the various ministries and agencies to ensure that students
02:22 at all schools and tertiary institutions complete the four-hour module within a month.
02:27 AI is a new technology.
02:29 It is a field that must be mastered now and must be accepted.
02:36 The speed of change forces us to quickly catch it.
02:45 I ask all the KSU chief executives to report on what they have done and how many of them
02:55 have completed the four-hour course.
03:01 I consider this a challenge for the Prime Minister and the Ministerial Committee."
03:09 Earlier at the event, Rafizi said the portal is one of the first steps to making Malaysia
03:15 the AC&AI gateway and a global AI hub.
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