The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is raising concerns about the future of entry-level employment, with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam warning that fresh graduates could face greater challenges entering the workforce.
Shanmugaratnam raised the concern as businesses increasingly use AI to handle tasks traditionally performed by junior employees. The shift could make it harder for young professionals to secure their first jobs and gain the experience needed to build long-term careers.
He also warned that the benefits of AI may not be shared equally, potentially widening economic gaps between countries and communities. Without appropriate measures, workers entering the labour market could face growing uncertainty as companies restructure their operations around new technologies.
The warning highlights a broader challenge for governments, educational institutions and businesses: preparing young people for a job market in which digital skills and AI proficiency are becoming increasingly important.
As AI adoption accelerates, the focus is shifting towards how economies can harness the technology to improve productivity while ensuring that graduates and other early-career workers continue to have meaningful employment opportunities.
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