Motion: Sharael Taha on artificial intelligence transition with no jobless growth
In many economies, jobless growth means growth without jobs. For Singapore, which is near full employment, it is not just about creating more jobs during the AI transition, but ensuring people can take on the jobs that are created. If workers are not ready, the country risks a different kind of jobless growth – not lack of jobs, but a mismatch between jobs and the skills of the workforce. Avoiding this means focusing on capability, not just capacity. Businesses must transform jobs, not eliminate them. Workers must keep learning. The government must support both with strong systems and pathways. MP Sharael Taha made these points in parliament on Wednesday (May 6).
In many economies, jobless growth means growth without jobs. For Singapore, which is near full employment, it is not just about creating more jobs during the AI transition, but ensuring people can take on the jobs that are created. If workers are not ready, the country risks a different kind of jobless growth – not lack of jobs, but a mismatch between jobs and the skills of the workforce. Avoiding this means focusing on capability, not just capacity. Businesses must transform jobs, not eliminate them. Workers must keep learning. The government must support both with strong systems and pathways. MP Sharael Taha made these points in parliament on Wednesday (May 6).
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