PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants must complete the 'AI Untuk Rakyat' learning programme to increase their awareness of the use of advanced technology.
The matter was stated in the "Implementation of the 'AI Untuk Rakyat' Programme Among Civil Servants" circular dated Jan 17, 2024, signed by the Public Service Director General, Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.
According to the circular, the directive applies to all civil servants at the ministry, department, and federal agency levels, as well as statutory bodies at the federal, state and local government levels.
"The participation of civil servants in the 'AI untuk Rakyat' programme will allow the government to improve the implementation of digitalisation initiatives in public services," according to the circular uploaded on the official Public Service Department Facebook page on Sunday (Jan 21).
The 'AI Untuk Rakyat' programme is a four-hour online learning module, and civil servants must complete it to earn the 'AI Aware' and 'AI Appreciate' badges.
The 'AI Untuk Rakyat' programme can be accessed through the AI Untuk Rakyat portal at the link www.ai.gov.my.
Any 'AI Untuk Rakyat' portal enquiries can be submitted directly to MyDigital Corporation via email at c4ir@mydigital.gov.my or contactus@mydigital.gov.my or by calling 03-88618282.
Last Tuesday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the 'AI Untuk Rakyat' programme, aiming to reach one million users by the end of this year. – Bernama
