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Chew Han Ei

Prof. Chew headshot.

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow

Institute of Policy Studies

Chew Han Ei leads the governance and economy cluster at the Institute of Policy Studies. His work focuses on quantitative policy research, with a strong interest in online harms, digital trust, and technology adoption. He has served as principal investigator for multiple large-scale research grants and collaborates closely with public agencies to inform decision-making and policy development. Chew serves on the board of nonprofit SG Her Empowerment and is a pro bono research consultant to UNESCO.

The AI divide is already visible: unequal access to AI systems, unequal ability to use them, and unequal outcomes from engagement. Photo credit: iStock/natasaadzic.
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15 October 2026

AI’s Real Inequality Risk: The Trust Divide in Southeast Asia

Without full confidence in AI, adoption will be uneven and inequality risks likely to become structural rather than incidental.