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AI must consider human factors

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    • Robots aren't fully autonomous in how they learn and behave; how they function would still be determined by programming from human operators.
    • Robots aren't fully autonomous in how they learn and behave; how they function would still be determined by programming from human operators. Pixabay

    Alvin Wong

    Published Thu, Sep 29, 2022 · 07:00 AM

    THE future is here. Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the future of work and how humans perform daily tasks. This is especially true in workplaces that have begun automating their processes.

    As innovation and technology advance at lightning speed, how can we ensure humans aren’t left behind in an AI future?

    In his National Day Rally speech this year, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that Singapore will house the world’s largest fully automated port in Tuas within the next 2 decades. The port is said to rely on AI for improved operations and utilises automated guided vehicles, with 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) to ensure connectivity.

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