At the 2026 Straits Times Education Forum, one of the key announcements from Education Minister Desmond Lee was that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be formally introduced into the primary school curriculum from Primary 4 onwards. For many parents, this immediately raises questions: What does this mean for my child? Will AI replace learning? Is it safe? Is it too early? The short answer is: AI is not replacing learning — it is being introduced carefully as a guided learning

As artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms and careers, Singapore is taking decisive action. In February, Education Minister Desmond Lee confirmed that the Ministry of Education (MOE) is actively studying how AI tools impact student learning . The result? A newly formed Committee for Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education , created to provide strategic direction and oversight across all Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), including polytechnics and universities.