Lawrence Wong holds the line: AI will not produce jobless growth in Singapore

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May 7, 2026, 6:56 AM

• •Singapore aims to avoid jobless growth during AI adoption.
• •The government will support AI-driven economic growth and job creation.
• •Concerns include worker training, older workers, and entry-level jobs.
• •The commitment includes programs and will be measured by key employment indicators.

Singapore's parliament has committed to preventing jobless growth as artificial intelligence reshapes the economy, a stance reaffirmed by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The government plans to harness AI to grow the economy while ensuring that growth translates into good jobs and better wages. Specific concerns include potential impacts on worker training, older workers, and entry-level jobs, with the government aiming to act proactively. This commitment is backed by programs like the Champions of AI, and the success of this pledge will be measured by employment rates, wage growth, and hiring volumes.

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