Singaporean Gen Z respondents are the least keen on artificial intelligence compared to their peers across other Asian markets [1].
This lack of enthusiasm highlights a growing tension between rapid technological adoption and the psychological security of young workers entering a volatile job market. While AI is often framed as a tool for efficiency, the sentiment in Singapore suggests a perception of AI as a source of pressure rather than a benefit.
A Money Mind survey of more than 3,000 Gen Z respondents [1] analyzed attitudes toward AI across seven markets: Singapore, China, India, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia [1]. The data indicates that Singaporean youth are the most hesitant group among those surveyed [1].
Participants expressed concerns that AI will fundamentally change the nature of their jobs. There is a prevailing expectation that the technology will raise the standards of work and increase overall expectations for employee output [1].
This environment creates a cycle where young professionals feel they must constantly prove their value to remain relevant [1]. The pressure to outpace automation leads to lower enthusiasm for the technology's integration into the workplace, a stark contrast to the more optimistic views held by Gen Z in other regional hubs [1].
The survey suggests that the perceived risk of displacement or the burden of increased productivity outweighs the potential for AI-driven convenience in the Singaporean context [1].
“Singaporean Gen Zs are the least keen on AI among surveyed Asian markets”
The findings suggest that in highly developed, tech-forward economies like Singapore, the 'AI anxiety' among young workers is more acute. Rather than fearing total unemployment, these workers fear 'productivity inflation' — where AI raises the baseline of acceptable performance, leading to burnout and a perpetual need to justify their roles against an ever-improving digital benchmark.
