Microsoft: Singapore workers using AI more actively and responsibly than global peers
Source: The Independent
Published on: 2026-06-20 06:20
SINGAPORE: Singapore workers were found to be among the world's most active and responsible users of artificial intelligence (AI) at work, according to findings from Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index released on Tuesday (June 16). The report found that nearly seven in 10 (66%) Singaporean AI users said they were "producing work they could not have created a year ago", compared with 58% of their global peers. The figure rose to 82% among advanced AI users. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) also said they remained responsible for the thinking involved when using the technology, slightly above the global average of 86%. In fact, more than half (52%) of users in the city-state said critical thinking was the most important skill when it comes to using AI. Still, while 78% of Singaporean AI users recognised the urgency of adapting to AI quickly, only 24% said their company leaders were clearly and co...
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