TikTok CEO Shou Chew says he expects major scientific breakthroughs enabled by AI within the next two to three years. Speaking at DBS Bank’s Asia Future Forward Conference in Singapore, Chew points to fields including physics, biotechnology, chemistry and materials science. The comments come as AI capabilities continue to improve and are increasingly discussed as tools for research and discovery.
Chew also stresses that progress in AI must be matched with safeguards. As autonomous systems become more widely used, he says the technology will require stronger protections to manage risks and ensure responsible deployment. CNBC reports that his remarks include a caution that AI’s expanding capabilities raise the need for tighter controls.
Together, the outlets present the same core message: Chew projects a fast timeline for AI-linked breakthroughs, while also highlighting concerns about safety as systems move toward greater autonomy.
