While a wave of job cuts across Asia’s finance and other industries due to wider use of Artificial Intelligence has spurred concerns, a new study shows that the technology’s net impact on employment is not as clear-cut.Recruiters and industry observers say many companies are adding AI-related roles without having to lay off workers.A study by professional services firm Aon released on Wednesday shows that 74 per cent of 504 companies surveyed across industries in the Asia-Pacific region have deployed or piloted AI programmes. Firms surveyed include those in Singapore, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines and India.
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Most Asia-Pacific firms use AI for tasks without cutting jobs: survey
A recent study by professional services firm Aon surveyed 504 companies across various industries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, and India. The findings, released on Wednesday, indicate that 74 percent of these companies have implemented or are piloting AI programs.
Kolette LimSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-05 · 14:16 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A recent study by professional services firm Aon surveyed 504 companies across various industries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, and India. The findings, released on Wednesday, indicate that 74 percent of these companies have implemented or are piloting AI programs. Contrary to concerns about widespread job losses due to AI, recruiters and industry observers suggest that many businesses are creating new AI-related positions without resorting to layoffs. This suggests that the overall impact of AI on employment in the region may be more nuanced than initially feared.
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Companies surveyed are in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, and India.
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74% of 504 surveyed Asia-Pacific companies have deployed or piloted AI programs.
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The net impact of AI on employment is not as clear-cut as job cut concerns suggest.
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Many companies are adding AI-related roles without laying off workers.
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