𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐆𝐈: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐆𝐈 𝐄𝐫𝐚With the rapid advent of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), human society is entering an unprecedented era of technological transformation. AGI represents not only a technological leap but also a profound shift that could redefine the trajectory of human civilization.We must ask ourselves: Can technological development drive the advancement of political civilization? Can it lead global society toward governance that is more equitable, transparent, and efficient?History shows that every technological revolution has brought profound social impact. However, its full potential is realized only when technology is integrated with institutions and serves the common good. How can AGI help us address the flaws in current political systems? This is a defining question for our generation.𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝟏. 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬Across the globe, political systems are grappling with significant challenges:Populism and Shortsightedness: Elections often devolve into emotional contests where capable leaders are overlooked, and short-term interests outweigh long-term goals.Power Imbalances: In many countries, the separation of powers has become a mere formality. Executive power often overshadows judicial and legislative branches, and in some cases, judicial systems are marred by corruption and political interference.Loss of Public Trust: Public confidence in governments is waning. Traditional protest methods, such as street demonstrations, may express public opinion but rarely bring substantive institutional change.𝟐. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐆𝐈’𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬:Transparent Governance: AGI can monitor government activities in real time, disclose fund allocations and decision-making processes, and prevent corruption and opaque dealings.Smart Democracy: By analyzing public opinion, AGI can provide fair and objective policy recommendations, helping governments make decisions that align with public interests.Direct Public Feedback Mechanisms: Citizens can bypass traditional protests and express dissatisfaction with policies or officials through mobile or digital platforms, pressuring governments to enact reforms.𝟑. 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐆𝐈 𝐄𝐫𝐚𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤Countries like Malaysia can pilot a "Mobile Public Opinion Platform," offering citizens a low-cost, risk-free way to express their views:Surveys: Regularly gauge public opinion on judicial independence and administrative transparency.Real-Time Voting: Enable citizens to vote on specific policies or events, expressing approval or dissatisfaction.Feedback Channels: Directly relay public opinions to governments or relevant departments, creating strong reform pressure.𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 "𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" 𝐭𝐨 "𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐨":Citizens can use mobile platforms to veto corrupt or underperforming officials instead of merely choosing the "lesser evil."A technology-driven candidate recommendation system can analyze personal track records and public feedback, ensuring fairness and professionalism in candidate selection.𝐀𝐆𝐈-𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬Leverage AGI to enhance transparency and balance among legislative, executive, and judicial branches, mitigating power abuses:Judiciary: AGI can review case procedures to ensure fair rulings and minimize human interference.Legislation: AGI can analyze the potential impacts of legislative drafts, providing lawmakers with scientific insights.Administration: Use technology to monitor policy implementation in real-time, preventing negligence or abuse of power.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧The arrival of the AGI era is a watershed moment for technological progress and human civilization. We must not only use technology to solve existing problems but also to awaken and empower citizens, making political systems truly serve society as a whole.In the future, we will continue exploring how technology can enable political civilization. If you agree with these ideas, we invite you to share your thoughts. Only through widespread attention and participation can our society move steadily into the AGI era.Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew Founder, World Chinese Economic Summit (WCES) & Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit (GCET) i see . i think . i write ... See MoreSee Less
December 23, 2024I think. I see. I write.Revisiting the Spirit of Article 153: Rethinking Education and Responsibility under MARA By Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew📘 The Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), a product of Article 153 of the Malaysian Constitution, was established to promote the educational and economic well-being of the Bumiputera. For decades, MARA has stood as a pillar of support for the Malay and other indigenous communities, providing educational opportunities, character development, and economic empowerment. However, recent revelations of financial mismanagement — highlighted by losses amounting to RM1.66 billion over the past decade — have sparked critical discussions about its mission and execution.📚 This moment of reflection invites us to not only address MARA’s administrative shortcomings but also revisit the broader spirit of Article 153. While Article 153 enshrines the special position of the Malays and Bumiputera, it is crucial to recognize that its spirit is rooted in promoting equity, unity, and shared responsibility across all communities in Malaysia.Education Beyond Academics: Character Building for the Nation📘 The cornerstone of MARA's mission has been education. Yet, education is not merely about academic success or economic advancement; it is about building character, integrity, and civic responsibility. The financial mismanagement seen in recent years raises a fundamental question: Is MARA achieving its goal of fostering not just educated individuals, but responsible and ethical leaders?📚 In this context, we must rethink the role of MARA in instilling values such as accountability, transparency, and inclusivity in its beneficiaries. Education under MARA should extend beyond academic performance to include moral character, leadership, and a sense of responsibility toward the nation.A Shared Responsibility: Beyond Ethnic Boundaries📘 The current Madani government emphasizes inclusivity, justice, and shared responsibility. These values should be reflected in how we approach the spirit of Article 153. While Article 153 focuses on safeguarding the interests of the Malays and Bumiputera, it should not be interpreted as a mandate that excludes others. Instead, it must inspire a collective effort from all Malaysians — Malays, Chinese, Indians, and others alike — to uplift the underprivileged.📚 Affluent Malays, as beneficiaries of MARA’s initiatives in the past, have a moral duty to contribute back to society. Similarly, members of other communities, particularly the wealthy among the Chinese and Indians, should also share in this responsibility of nation-building. Unity and progress require collaborative efforts, transcending ethnic divides for the common good.The Role of the Madani Government: Bridging Gaps📘 The Madani government provides a timely platform to reevaluate how institutions like MARA operate and ensure they embody the principles of fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. Programs under MARA must be restructured to address the following:1. Accountability: Transparent mechanisms to prevent financial leakages and mismanagement.2. Inclusivity: While retaining its focus on Bumiputera, MARA should collaborate with initiatives that promote cross-ethnic unity and understanding.3. Character Development: Expand educational frameworks to include ethics, leadership, and civic engagement.A Call to Action📘 MARA’s mission is not just a Bumiputera mission; it is a national mission. The failures and successes of MARA reflect on the entire nation. As Malaysia evolves, so must its institutions. Article 153 should no longer be viewed as a zero-sum equation, but rather as a foundation for collective growth and prosperity.📚 It is time for the spirit of shared responsibility to shine through — for the Malays to uplift the less fortunate within their community, and for all Malaysians, regardless of ethnicity, to work together under the vision of a united and equitable Malaysia.The Future of Malaysia📘 The future of Malaysia lies in the strength of its people, the integrity of its institutions, and the inclusivity of its vision. MARA, as an embodiment of Article 153, must lead this transformation, ensuring that its mission to educate, empower, and inspire remains true to its noble origins.Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew I see. I think. I write. ... See MoreSee Less