--- title: "Gen AI won’t take your job away. Here’s why" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/278703164.md" description: "The Straits Times discusses the impact of AI on the workforce, emphasizing that older workers with deep domain expertise have a unique advantage in adapting to AI technologies. The podcast features insights from AI experts on how the workforce can transition to an AI-assisted environment, addressing concerns about job security for fresh graduates and the integration of AI in various industries. Key topics include the advantages of experienced workers, the evolving role of AI in workflows, and the misconception that blue-collar jobs are immune to automation." datetime: "2026-03-11T10:00:00.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278703164.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278703164.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278703164.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278703164.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278703164.md) # Gen AI won’t take your job away. Here’s why Adapting to the rapid rise of AI agents might seem daunting, but consider why older workers with deep domain expertise actually hold a unique advantage in this new technological era. Synopsis: On Wednesdays, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore’s social issues of the day with guests. Ten years ago, the message to the workforce was: “Learn to code.” Today, the mandate has shifted to learning AI and prompting chatbots. But as the goalposts move again toward autonomous AI agents that can take over complex workflows, is the Singaporean workforce ready? In this episode, assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong explores the realities of the AI transition with her guests: Laurence Liew, director of AI innovation at AI Singapore, and Koh Chee Kiong, deputy CEO of WizVision. The 66-year-old recently took up a course in Gen AI and uses AI agents at work. The discussion delved into why older workers with deep domain experience actually have a unique advantage, how to fix the broken rung for fresh graduates entering an AI-assisted corporate world, and why adopting AI is much less daunting, and much more conversational, than you might think. Highlights (click/tap above): 2:04 Why workers have a bigger advantage over fresh graduates with Gen AIs 8:05 Gen AI understands broken English 9:53 How young professionals can build industry judgment if AI automates entry-level work 17:39 AI has been implemented since decades ago, and will continue to be deeply integrated in work flows by 2035 21:12 Debunking the plumber myth: Why blue-collar jobs aren’t AI-proof Read ST’s Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH Host: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong Follow In Your Opinion Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/w7Qt Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wukb Spotify: https://str.sg/w7sV Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg \--- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast \--- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX \--- #inyouropinion Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here ## Related News & Research - [Is Your Workforce Operating Like a Connected System? New Study Shows an Adaptive Workforce is a Key Characteristic of Top Performing Organizations](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281532243.md) - [Huawei's cloud computing revenue dropped in 2025 as Chinese AI lagged US rivals](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281185071.md) - [BankThink Banks are better positioned to benefit from AI than many realize](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281179809.md) - [Anthropic struggling with Chinese competition, its own safety obsession](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281182384.md) - [ZAWYA: Sharjah Innovation Park SPARK unveils AI Hub -a one-stop shop for AI and digital technology services](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281172772.md)