Gyeongju: Digital transformation and the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption are at the helm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), as leaders deliberate on both the challenges and opportunities, with Malaysia cautioning member economies about the risks moving forward.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that while APEC economies, including Malaysia, are aggressively pursuing the development powered by digital transformation and AI, they must remain grounded, without losing sight of moral values and environmental responsibility, especially for future generations.

“Our goal is not a world where machines define our destiny. Our goal is a future where AI amplifies human creativity, strengthens communities and enriches the human spirit,” said the Prime Minister in his address during one of the sessions at the AELM in the scenic city of Gyeongju.

Despite the early winter chill in autumn, discussions among APEC leaders w
ere heated, making all the arguments important and valid as economies not only focused on advancing development but also on adapting to the rapid demographic changes taking place around the world.