koreatimes.co.kr · 16 Sep, 22:00 · Business briefing

[INTERVIEW] Singapore Management University president highlights growing role of social sciences in AI era

Singapore Management University’s president recently emphasised the expanding significance of social sciences within the artificial intelligence landscape.

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Singapore Management University’s president recently emphasised the expanding significance of social sciences within the artificial intelligence landscape. This perspective challenges the prevailing narrative that technical expertise alone drives future success. Instead, it underscores how disciplines such as psychology, law, and ethics are increasingly vital for managing AI’s societal implications. For professionals, this signals a strategic shift where human-centric insights complement algorithmic efficiency, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary understanding in an era defined by rapid technological integration.

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