Find it irresistible or hate it, Synthetic Intelligence (AI) has been dominating the tech house in latest years. ChatGPT has been making waves since its launch and the most recent development appears to be photo-editing utilizing AI.

Nevertheless you are feeling about it, it appears like AI is right here to remain. So as an alternative of being blind to what’s taking place, it’s most likely greatest to raised perceive what precisely AI is and the way it may be used.

For those who’re closely towards it, possibly consider it this manner: It’s a must to know what you’re up towards earlier than you may struggle it.

That’s most likely not what the federal government had in thoughts. However in any case, the Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, simply launched an AI programme for the individuals of Malaysia referred to as AI Untuk Rakyat at this time.

Developed in collaboration with Intel Malaysia, this programme by MyDIGITAL Company is the most recent authorities initiative to be launched. 

On the launch that occurred in Universiti Putra Malaysia, the Minister of Financial system, Rafizi Ramli acknowledged that AI Untuk Rakyat is meant to shut the digital literacy hole amongst Malaysians.

He additional defined that the programme is supposed to supply college students with a primary overview of the world of AI. The goal is to draw the curiosity of scholars to hitch the sector and additional construct a profession in it.

“For the remainder of the neighborhood, this programme can present a primary understanding of AI in order that we will higher perceive that it’s a expertise that may convey nice advantages to us as people,” he reportedly stated.

“By profiting from this chance, we’re in a position to construct a future-proof digital financial system and allow Malaysia to generate greater worth on the world stage,” Rafizi added.

Maintaining with the AI development

For these , the programme’s web site is already up and working for customers. A free course open to all Malaysians, AI Untuk Rakyat is out there in 4 languages. Specifically, Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, and Tamil.

Within the programme, there are two modules—AI Conscious and AI Respect. AI Conscious introduces and discusses AI use instances and clears up widespread misunderstandings about AI. However, AI Respect explores the appliance and influence of AI throughout industries, focusing on those that need to enhance their information about AI.

The programme begins off with a information examine to gauge the learner’s understanding and expertise with AI earlier than leaping into the primary AI Conscious module.

The programme makes use of a versatile self-learning strategy, in order that learners can full the course at their very own tempo. In accordance with Rafizi, the estimated time wanted to finish the course is about 4 hours. 

Except for information about AI, those that full the course will acquire two digital badges—one for the AI Conscious module, and one for AI Respect. Be aware that they’re not official certifications that may deem you an AI knowledgeable, no less than for now.

Along with social media advertising and marketing, AI Untuk Rakyat will even be promoted by means of authorities departments and businesses, reminiscent of Rakan Muda underneath the Youth and Sports activities Ministry, digital financial system centres (PEDi) underneath the Communications Ministry, and the Nationwide Science Centre underneath the Science, Expertise and Innovation Ministry.

Apart from that, Rafizi additionally welcomed corporations and establishments from the non-public sector to collectively make this programme successful.

Rafizi acknowledged that the federal government is focusing on a million contributors by the top of this yr. Will you be one among them?

• Study extra about AI Untuk Rakyat right here.
• Learn articles we’ve written about Malaysian startups right here.

Featured Picture Credit score: Anwar Ibrahim