AI GOVERNANCE KEY FOR SE ASIA'S 80M WORKERS

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FRI, JUL 10, 2026

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The International Labour Organization warns that artificial intelligence could affect nearly 80 million jobs across Southeast Asia, while Pelgo CEO Chieh Huang emphasizes the need for government action to manage the transition.

Despite AI's potential to reshape work across the region, large-scale employment cuts have not yet materialized, according to the ILO's latest assessment. The organization is calling on governments to strengthen AI governance frameworks and adopt human-centered policies that help both workers and businesses navigate the technology's impact. Huang highlighted AI's dual role: as a disruptive force in labor markets and as a potential tool to support displaced workers. The comments underscore growing concerns about AI adoption outpacing policy responses in the region. Governments face pressure to create comprehensive strategies that balance innovation with worker protection, skills training, and social safety nets. The ILO's recommendations focus on proactive integration of AI policies rather than reactive crisis management as automation accelerates.

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