Tharman urges governments to back hiring of fresh graduates as AI erodes entry-level jobs
2026-10-13
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At the 2026 IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that AI is reducing entry-level job opportunities for fresh graduates, especially in AI-exposed sectors. They urged governments to partner with the private sector and reform education to address this risk.[AI generated]
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