SINGAPORE: Companies that repeatedly tap public grants to grow through artificial intelligence while treating workers unfairly could face government intervention, said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau, as Singapore pushes ahead with plans to become a global AI hub.
She added that the government is watching to ensure gains from AI adoption are shared with workers, especially when taxpayer funds are involved.
“When we spend public resources to help companies grow, then we want to have a bit more control over what the companies do,” said Ms Lau, who co-chairs the Economic Strategy Review (ESR) committee on technology and innovation.
“What we are looking for are patterns – if a company is constantly applying for and given grants, but workers are being removed without fair treatment. Then, when we start to see these patterns, we must act, because these are public funds that we are stewards of.”
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