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As AI enters classrooms, Anwar warns against losing what makes us human

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology are vital for the future of education; however, their use must be balanced with the cultivation of...

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology are vital for the future of education; however, their use must be balanced with the cultivation of moral, human values, and character among students, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

In a video shared on his Facebook page, the prime minister noted that while AI possesses capabilities in terms of knowledge and intelligence, it lacks the values, character, and humanity that must be nurtured within 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.’ Why? Because while AI is important, it also presents certain issues.

“It (AI) possesses knowledge, but it lacks humanity and moral depth. It has no values, no character, and no humanity. It is merely intelligence,” he said.

Anwar made these remarks in response to a student’s question regarding the possibility of all schools in the country adopting technologies such as tablets, laptops, and AI in the future.

Earlier yesterday, at the Parliament building, he met and interacted with students from schools in Pasir Gudang and Pontian, Johor.

The prime minister said the nation is indeed moving toward the integration of technology in education; however, this progress must be accompanied by an awareness of technology’s limitations and the importance of preserving human values.

Anwar emphasised that intelligence alone is insufficient if not coupled with values and character, adding that education must continue to focus on the development of a well-rounded individual.

“Is technology important? Yes, it is. A lack of intelligence is dangerous, but if we focus solely on intelligence, human values are lost.

“Therefore, as we move in that direction (the use of technology), we must remain mindful of how we can continue to stay truly human,” he said.

The prime minister also emphasised the importance of the concept of akal budi (intellect and moral character) within the Malay culture, which links the capacity for thought with ethical conduct, thereby demonstrating that an individual’s intelligence should not be measured solely by their knowledge.

In this regard, he encouraged students to cultivate the habit of cherishing their parents and expressing affection in their daily lives.

Anwar noted that simple gestures such as hugging and kissing one’s parents, or showing them appreciation help foster values of love and humanity. These values must be preserved, even as society continues to advance technologically.

“Could we perhaps start a new culture? Hugging and kissing one’s parents? I once saw someone return home and kiss his father; the father was puzzled, wondering, ‘What does he want from me? ‘simply because such a practice had never existed before. Show appreciation, express affection. There is absolutely no harm in it,” he said. — Bernama

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吉隆坡，10月28日讯——拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣表示，人工智能和数字技术对教育的未来至关重要；然而，它们的使用必须与培养学生的道德、人文价值观和品格相平衡。

总理在其 Facebook 页面上分享的一段视频中指出，虽然人工智能在知识和智能方面具备能力，但它缺乏人类必须培养和体现的价值观、品格和人性。

“我们正朝着那个方向发展（运用科技），但需要注意的是，我们必须‘志存高远，脚踏实地’。为什么呢？因为人工智能固然重要，但也带来了一些问题。”

他说：“人工智能拥有知识，但缺乏人性和道德深度。它没有价值观，没有品格，没有人性。它仅仅是智能而已。”

安瓦尔发表这些言论是为了回应一名学生提出的关于未来全国所有学校是否有可能采用平板电脑、笔记本电脑和人工智能等技术的问题。

昨天早些时候，他在国会大厦会见了来自柔佛州巴西古当和笨珍学校的学生并与他们进行了交流。

总理表示，国家确实正在朝着将技术融入教育的方向发展；然而，这一进步必须伴随着对技术局限性的认识以及对维护人类价值观重要性的认识。

安华强调，单凭智力是不够的，还需要价值观和品格，并补充说，教育必须继续注重培养全面发展的人才。

“科技重要吗？是的，它很重要。缺乏智慧是危险的，但如果我们只关注智慧，就会失去人类的价值。”