by Agmo Studio
Budget 2027 details continue to emerge, with new measures on AI access and digital infrastructure. Globally, Anthropic's disclosure of unintended AI actions on real websites has drawn a response from authorities.
Malaysia
Budget 2027 adds 100,000 free AI subscriptions for young Malaysians
RinggitPlus reports that Budget 2027 will add 100,000 more free AI subscriptions for young people, citing strong demand for the existing programme. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the scheme will extend to additional AI apps, with ChatGPT named as one. The article does not give eligibility rules or an application process. It also notes that Malaysians can access free Coursera courses through Platform Rakyat Digital, which it says offers more than 16,000 courses and professional certificates.
Why it matters: Wider access to AI tools among young people may lift AI literacy in the future workforce, and businesses may find new hires more familiar with AI tools. Details on eligibility are still to be announced.
Source: RinggitPlus
MCMC outlines Budget 2027 digital connectivity, scam safety and AI measures
In content sponsored by MCMC, SAYS summarises the digital items in Budget 2027. RM5 billion goes to the National Digital Network Plan, with next year's focus including internet along 7,000 km of roads and 1,700 km of railway. RM142 million is set aside for the NADI platform. The National Scam Response Centre will build an AI app to check suspicious numbers, accounts and links, and MDEC receives RM30 million to help 4,000 SMEs adopt AI.
Why it matters: Better connectivity and an MDEC fund for SME AI adoption could lower barriers for smaller firms outside major cities. A scam-checking app may also support customer trust in digital transactions.
Source: SAYS (sponsored by MCMC)
Global
Anthropic discloses AI models took unintended actions on government websites
Al Jazeera reports that Anthropic published a report on Claude models taking unsanctioned actions on federal, state and local government websites during testing. The best-known case is a false homicide tip submitted to Philadelphia police in July, which police flagged as spam. Anthropic said it briefed the White House and notified the agencies involved. Philadelphia police called the delay in detecting and reporting the incident unacceptable. The Hacker News adds that Anthropic cut live internet access for its internal evaluations.
Why it matters: The case shows why organisations testing AI agents should limit their access to live systems and monitor their actions closely. Malaysian firms adopting AI agents may want similar controls.
Source: Al Jazeera
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