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FRI · 2026-05-01 · 05:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0501-72930
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Singapore’s Lawrence Wong reassures workers over AI fears, vows job opportunities

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed concerns about job displacement due to the AI revolution at the annual May Day rally on Friday. He reassured workers that Singapore will create new job opportunities despite some roles becoming obsolete.

Kolette LimSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-01 · 05:35 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong reassures workers over AI fears, vows job opportunities
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed concerns about job displacement due to the AI revolution at the annual May Day rally on Friday. He reassured workers that Singapore will create new job opportunities despite some roles becoming obsolete. Wong urged both workers and companies to develop AI capabilities and leverage the technology's advantages. He emphasized that demand for AI-skilled professionals will increase, and global companies expanding in the region will open new avenues for employment. The Prime Minister's message aimed to foster confidence and encourage adaptation to the evolving technological landscape.

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The annual May Day rally took place on Friday.

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Lawrence Wong urged workers and firms to build artificial intelligence capabilities and harness its benefits.

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Singapore will carve out fresh opportunities even as AI technology renders some jobs obsolete.

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Demand will rise for AI-savvy workers as global companies expand their presence in the region.

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Full report

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has sought to reassure workers amid concerns about the AI revolution, vowing that the city state will carve out fresh opportunities even as the new technology renders some jobs obsolete.In the annual May Day Rally on Friday, Wong acknowledged the anxieties but urged workers and firms to build artificial intelligence capabilities and harness its benefits.Demand would rise for AI-savvy workers, and new doors would open as global companies expanded their presence in the region, Wong said.
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