{
  "id": 6133412,
  "title": "AI replacing certain tasks, but not entire jobs: Ong Ye Kung",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/ai-replacing-certain-tasks-but-not-entire-jobs-ong-ye-kung",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-07T12:14:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ai-job-market-nus-ministerial-forum-ong-ye-kung-6366591"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During a discussion at the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum, Singapore's Minister for Health, Ong Ye Kung, addressed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market. He stated that while AI is replacing certain tasks, it is not causing entire jobs to disappear. Ong emphasized that AI is being utilized as a tool to redesign jobs, rather than replacing them entirely. He noted that the graduate employment survey data shows a decline in the proportion of graduates securing employment within six months, which reflects a more competitive job market. Factors contributing to this include a larger number of graduates entering the job market, employers needing to differentiate job applicants, and higher expectations from new hires. While some specific roles, such as programmers, editors, and translators, might be replaced by AI, the majority of jobs remain relevant, Ong said. He provided examples of healthcare workers using AI to reduce tedious tasks, and interior designers using it to enhance their work. Ong urged graduates to leverage available resources like free access to AI tools and career guidance to navigate the tightened job market. He also called on employers to consider hiring candidates holistically, beyond just grades and internships, to encourage a more balanced approach to recruitment.",
  "summary": "The health minister was speaking about the job market to students and academic staff members at the annual Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum.",
  "key_points": [
    "AI is replacing certain tasks but not entire jobs, according to Ong Ye Kung.",
    "AI is used to redesign jobs, not replace them entirely.",
    "Ong urged graduates to leverage AI tools and holistic recruitment."
  ],
  "editors_take": "AI adoption is reshaping the job market by automating specific tasks, not entire roles, requiring workers to adapt and employers to reconsider their hiring approaches.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "AI replacing certain tasks, but not entire jobs: Ong Ye Kung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/ai-replacing-certain-tasks-but-not-entire-jobs-ong-ye-kung-6135006",
        "published": "2026-09-07T12:14:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}