The Big Story: Is Singapore at risk of becoming a “human prop” in the age of AI?
Published on 26 Feb 2026
China is pioneering a new trend where AI clones take over entire livestreams, leaving human hosts as passive “props.”
This silent streamer phenomenon is a warning for Singapore as AI becomes more integrated into workplaces.
With six months of free premium AI access under Budget 2026, the key challenge is turning tools into skills, learning to lead AI ethically, strategically, and with judgment.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Martin Li, Digital Marketing Instructor, Vertical Institute, to explore how Singaporeans can avoid becoming “human props” and develop AI-ready behaviours.
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