How many youths are expected to participate in this AI initiative?

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The initiative is expected to benefit over 100,000 youths.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the newly launched AI initiative is expected to benefit over 100,000 youths. The programme ties subsidised AI software subscriptions to students taking digital literacy and upskilling training under the Rakyat Digital programme, which is conducted online.
Subsidised AI software access is linked to Rakyat Digital training
The subsidised subscriptions will be provided to students undergoing digital literacy and upskilling training under the Rakyat Digital programme. The training is conducted online, and the subscriptions are for top AI software.
The programme is part of the newly launched AI Malaysia effort
Anwar announced the subsidy plan when he launched AI Malaysia (AIM), a state-backed body tasked to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption, align policies, and drive AI-related innovation. AIM was formed as an initiative by the Asean Business Advisory Council Malaysia.
Training modules will be prepared by the Ministry of Digital within a set timeline
The Ministry of Digital will formulate the training modules for the programme. Anwar also ordered the ministry to finalise the modules in two weeks’ time.
Eligibility is set for ages 18 to 30, with free subscriptions for three months
The training modules will be open to anyone aged 18 to 30 for now. Anwar said anyone who enrolls can receive a free AI software subscription for three months.

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