While a distopian future is fictionilsed by screen writers and movie makers in relation to artificial intelligence and robots, during a survey conducted by Telenor Group among youths in Asia showed otherwise. The annual findings of its regional online survey that assessed the attitudes of Asia’s millennials towards technology and social impact, Malaysians millennials and counterparts from neighbouring countries see Ai as the means to bring world peace.

Apart from being passionate for providing opportunities for children to get an education, Asia’s millennials feel strongly about the role of technology and its impact when relating to the pursuit of their social causes.

When asked about the technology that has the largest potential to give rise to peace, 32% of Malaysia’s respondents placed their bets on artificial intelligence, followed by virtual reality, and the Internet of Things. Across all six markets, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and virtual reality rank consistently in the top three – suggesting the vast potential seen in these future technologies by the Internet generation.

Malaysia’s millennials say that having access to the right platforms to introduce and launch their digital ideas is crucial. The survey was done in conjunction with Telenor Youth Forum 2017 where youths are challenged with solving major socioeconomic crises facing the young community.