Anti-AI sentiments by S'porean workers, students mustn't be ignored: Jasmin Lau
Workers and students who are anti-AI.
Acting Minister for Manpower and Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau warned against dismissing the concerns of Singaporean workers and students regarding artificial intelligence (AI) during the launch of SG AI Xchange on September 17. Many individuals fear AI could lead to job losses and are concerned about the environmental impact of AI technologies.
Lau emphasized that these worries are valid and should not be ignored, highlighting the need for transparent communication between employers, business leaders, and workers. She stressed that a quiet workforce doesn't necessarily mean content employees, and businesses must maintain open dialogues about AI adoption and potential challenges.
SG AI Xchange aims to foster a culture of sharing experiences and lessons learned, particularly in scaling AI within the manufacturing sector. The forum has brought together over 100 AI Centres of Excellence across various industries to drive AI development and deployment. Lau also urged companies not to hesitate in hiring young graduates amid uncertainties about job reshaping by AI, advocating for training and exposure opportunities.
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