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Singapore’s youth use AI every day – but most don’t know what it’s really doing

AI is transforming the job market. Is Gen Z prepared for it?

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A 2023 study by professional services firm EY found that despite using AI more and more, Gen Z often overestimates its understanding of AI. 

A 2023 study by professional services firm EY found that despite using AI more and more, Gen Z often overestimates its understanding of AI. 

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Zara Khanna

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As I scroll through my Spotify account every morning, I see that a playlist of upbeat tunes has been curated for me: Taylor Swift’s album 1989 and SZA’s SOS – a cheerful mishmash of my recent favourites. Through its analysis and monitoring of my activity, artificial intelligence (AI) has successfully broken down my music taste to a science.

But it’s more than just music. From Alexa to Instagram, AI is an integral part of my daily routine. In fact, it has crept into every corner of my life.

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