Master AI or AI will master us, Anwar tells youth
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian youth must master emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to ensure the country keeps pace with rapid global change, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged the nation's youth to master emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to keep pace with global changes. Mastering new technologies can transform the way young people think, live, and participate in future economies, according to Anwar. As a father, he emphasized the importance of upholding values during international forums, such as the recent one in Shanghai with the Chinese Premier, where he stated that mastering AI is crucial, lest it masters us instead.
Speaking at the 2026 Youth Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Anwar called for providing young people the opportunity to deeply understand AI. He highlighted that a generation knowledgeable, disciplined, and possessing strong values could propel Malaysia towards greater progress. He envisioned a new generation with fresh perspectives, unwilling to compromise, displaying discipline, and determined for themselves, their families, and future generations.
Anwar was confident that such a spirit among young people could propel Malaysia forward rapidly, making the country more progressive and successful within the next decade.
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