The Echelon Singapore 2025 panel explored how Southeast Asia can build high-impact AI teams to drive digital transformation.
Speakers emphasised developing AI talent through national strategies that combine pre-employment training and continuous education. They called for more AI strategists and generalists, highlighting the rise of tools such as Cursor and the growing need to manage AI agents.
Curiosity and critical thinking were identified as vital for reskilling in an AI-driven economy. Despite automation reshaping roles, demand remains strong for data scientists, UX/UI designers, and other AI-related professionals who can bridge technical and human-centered aspects of innovation.
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