Firms should be more transparent about AI’s impact on workers: Jasmin Lau
While workers may not be pushing back, this does not mean they are happy, she said.
Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau urged Singaporean firms to be more transparent about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their employees. Lau, who spoke at the inaugural SG AI Xchange, emphasized that while workers may not openly oppose AI use, it does not mean they are content. She suggested that staff should be informed about potential job cuts, hiring slowdowns, and the need for retraining.
Lau stressed that sharing information about the company's plans and potential setbacks would foster a stronger bond between the workforce and the organization. She also acknowledged a growing anti-AI sentiment among workers and younger students, highlighting the importance of addressing their concerns about job security and environmental impact.
Lau pointed out that Singapore has established nearly 100 AI centres of excellence, particularly in advanced manufacturing, and encouraged companies to share their successes and challenges in adopting AI, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange.
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