Education Minister: Digital Society Must be Rich in Digital Youth


It is necessary for the digital society, where the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) can cover almost all areas, to be rich in digital youth who can analyse the advantages and disadvantages of AI to take advantage of this powerful technology for the progress in all sectors.

The remarks were made here on Aug. 12 by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports in a special lecture on “Artificial Intelligence and Education in Cambodia.”

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has been working to develop students’ knowledge and research skills in AI technology comprehensively, H.E. Minister added.

The special lecture was held as part of the celebration of the 24th International Youth Day under the theme “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.”

Besides, there was the final of 2023 National Youth Debate on “Impact of AI as a Key to the Future of Education in Cambodia” between Paññāsāstra International School-Battambang Branch and Milky Way School (Phnom Penh), and the latter won the first price.