SINGAPORE – Could the era of generative artificial intelligence (AI) mark the glorious return of
older, experienced workers who had lost their edge in the digital age?
With generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Adobe Firefly making tasks such as coding and
video editing as easy as typing in an “ask”, experts foresee a rise in competitiveness of workers
who have served corporate time.
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Generative AI could lead to more older workers, even in the tech industry, said technology
consultant Bensen Koh from Access Partnership.
Tech companies worldwide tend to draw and hire younger workers. In Singapore, the median age
of workers in the infocomm and technology sector is between 35 and 39, below the median age
of 42 in the general workforce.
With generative AI tools already drafting basic programming code, Mr Koh said, experienced
programmers will be more productive giving prompts and improving the basic code.
“We could see an increase in the average age of the programming workforce because…Read more on The Straits Times.
