As Singapore accelerates its ambitions to become a global AI hub, conversations around artificial intelligence are often framed through innovation and economic growth. In this commentary, Jayvier Chua asks a different question: who ultimately benefits? Examining AI through the lens of capitalism and wealth inequality, he argues that the voices most affected by technological change are too often left out of the conversation.

An introductory reflection on the language of “perfect,” media framing, and the selective attention that shapes how Singaporean society is understood.