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Taming the AI ‘Beast’ Without Losing Ourselves: A Lawyer’s View On AI, Work & Mental Well-Being

July 2025Artificial IntelligenceGeneral

Abstract

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it promises unparalleled efficiency, cost savings and innovation. On the other, it fuels anxiety, job insecurity and mental strain for millions of workers. As AI continues its relentless march into every corner of the workplace and professional world, the psychological toll on employees cannot be ignored. The question is no longer whether AI will reshape work—it already has—but how we can harness its power without sacrificing human well-being. The challenge is not insignificant.

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Jeffery Tan

Group General Counsel & Chief Sustainability Officer , Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, Singapore

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