{
  "id": 16824497,
  "title": "As AI enters classrooms, Anwar warns against losing what makes us human",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/as-ai-enters-classrooms-anwar-warns-against-losing-what-makes-us-human",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-28T00:40:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/28/as-ai-enters-classrooms-anwar-warns-against-losing-what-makes-us-human/240841"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — In a video shared on his Facebook page, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the importance of balancing artificial intelligence (AI) advancements in education with the cultivation of moral, human values, and character among students. While acknowledging AI's capabilities in knowledge and intelligence, Anwar stressed that it lacks the values, character, and humanity that must be nurtured and embodied by human beings. \"We are moving in that direction (the use of technology), but there is a caveat, we must 'reach for the skies while remaining rooted to the earth.'\"\n\nAnwar addressed a student's question about the potential adoption of technologies like tablets, laptops, and AI in all schools nationwide. He noted that while AI presents certain issues—such as possessing knowledge but lacking humanity and moral depth—it still holds significance in education. However, he stressed that intelligence alone is insufficient if not coupled with values and character, warning that focusing solely on intelligence could result in the loss of human values.\n\nThe prime minister emphasized the importance of education in developing a well-rounded individual, stating that technology, while crucial, should not overshadow the preservation of human values. He highlighted the concept of akal budi (intellect and moral character) from Malay culture, which links the capacity for thought with ethical conduct. Anwar encouraged students to cultivate appreciation for their parents through simple gestures like hugging and kissing them, emphasizing that such actions foster values of love and humanity even as society advances technologically.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology are vital for the future of education;...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}