Singapore warns AI hurts graduate jobs

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam warned that artificial intelligence is dampening job demand for fresh graduates, particularly in AI-exposed sectors. Speaking at meetings in Bangkok, he urged global leaders to address this emerging employment challenge.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks as Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga look on during the IMF/World Bank 2026 Annual Meetings at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam warned that artificial intelligence is reducing entry-level job demand for fresh graduates worldwide. Speaking on Monday morning in Thailand's capital, Shanmugaratnam called on global governments to tackle the disruption immediately.

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