{
  "id": 7702795,
  "title": "Let young people experiment with AI, says CDL chairman Kwek Leng Beng",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/let-young-people-experiment-with-ai-says-cdl-chairman-kwek-leng-beng",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-16T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times Business",
    "slug": "straits-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/business/let-young-people-experiment-with-ai-says-cdl-chairman-kwek-leng-beng"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's CDL chairman Kwek Leng Beng advocates for young Singaporeans to explore artificial intelligence early in their lives. Speaking to The Straits Times before a fundraising gala, Kwek emphasized that AI is no longer optional for the next generation, urging students to start adapting to the rapidly changing technological landscape. He stressed that young people are naturally curious and eager to learn about AI, and should be allowed to experiment and make mistakes, as this is an important experience. Kwek also pledged $1 million for the Kwek Leng Beng Innovation Gift, which will support young Singaporeans in developing technical AI skills and independent thinking, as well as provide scholarships for Cambridge students studying mathematics, computer science or engineering.",
  "summary": "He pledges $1m to help young Singaporeans develop the tech and thinking skills for AI.",
  "key_points": [
    "CDL chairman Kwek Leng Beng advocates for young Singaporeans to experiment with AI.",
    "AI is essential for the next generation, according to Kwek.",
    "$1 million pledged for Kwek Leng Beng Innovation Gift to support AI skills and scholarships."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Allowing young people to experiment with AI early on prepares them for a rapidly changing technological landscape and equips them with valuable experience, skills, and independent thinking.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}