PETALING JAYA: A National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap, outlining a five-year plan, is expected to be launched by the third quarter of this year, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
Gobind stated that the roadmap for 2026 to 2030 will feature an entire chapter on AI education, and his ministry will engage with various sectors after the announcement.
"The document is ready. But we expect to launch it perhaps in the third quarter this year, in the next couple of months," said Gobind after launching an event at Sunway University on Saturday (July 19).
Gobind emphasised the importance of spreading awareness about AI education to foster interest in technology adoption among students.
"We will look at what data can be digitised and used to strengthen our education system," said Gobind.
The national AI roadmap will focus on all sectors, with different ministries involved for that purpose.
"Different ministries will deal with different sectors such as health, transport, and others," he added.
Gobind also mentioned that his ministry will seek feedback from other ministries on challenges faced by various sectors in the country.
"We will devise a plan to overcome these challenges. One key area is to ensure we build talent capable of optimising the potential of technology as we progress," he said.
Meanwhile, Gobind encouraged Malaysians to view the use of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, as an innovation that can enhance their lives.
"Like it or not, technology will continue developing, and in this journey, we will see more innovations that can better our lives," added Gobind.
In 2021, the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry announced the National AI Roadmap 2021-2025, which outlined frameworks in agriculture, healthcare, and education.
