Kuala Lampur, Dec. 3 -- Now that we've reached the month of December, it has become increasingly clear that this was the year artificial intelligence tools moved beyond hype and into daily reality. What was once considered niche technology, used mainly by researchers or large tech firms, is now in the hands of students, junior employees, content creators, and small business owners.

This democratisation of AI is undoubtedly a good thing. However, it also marks a shift in expectations. In 2026, the question is no longer who has access to AI. The real differentiator will be who knows how to apply it meaningfully, and with purpose.

Andrew Ng, a globally respected AI educator and co-founder of Coursera, recently put it plainly in an intervie...