Singapore President warns AI threatens entry-level jobs for new graduates worldwide
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam cautioned that artificial intelligence is lowering demand for first jobs among recent graduates, urging governments to act.
Speaking at the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted a sharp drop in entry-level hiring in sectors most exposed to AI. He warned that this trend could create a new divide between developing and advanced economies if left unchecked. The president called for coordinated policy responses to protect fresh graduates from AI-driven labor market disruptions.
Why it matters
AI could shrink entry-level job prospects for graduates, deepening economic inequality across countries.
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