Ministry of Manpower (Singapore) on Ban fully automated hiring decisions wi…

Ministry of Manpower (Singapore)

Singapore government ministry responsible for workforce, employment, and labor policy.

Hence, under the overarching ambit of the National AI Council and together with tripartite partners, we are studying the use of AI tools by businesses and its impact on employment, before deciding the most appropriate approach for Singapore.

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Ministry of Manpower (Singapore), “Written Answer to PQ on Strengthening Safeguards for Employment-Related AI,” May 5, 2026.

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Ban fully automated hiring decisions without human review

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AI will create more jobs than it destroys

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