SINGAPORE — ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company synonymous with bringing generative artificial intelligence (AI) into the spotlight, will open its second office in Asia in Singapore later in 2024.
OpenAI’s expansion here signals the start-up's long-term plans to tap Singapore's growing pool of tech talent and deepen its roots in the region.SINGAPORE — ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company synonymous with bringing generative artificial intelligence into the spotlight, will open its second office in Asia in Singapore later in 2024.
CEO Sam Altman said in a statement on Tuesday : "Singapore, with its rich history of technology leadership, has emerged as a leader in AI, recognising its potential to solve some of society's hardest problems and advance economic prosperity."We're excited to partner with the government and the country's thriving AI ecosystem as we expand into the Apac region."
It will focus on supporting customers and partnerships with governments, businesses and institutions, said OpenAI. Its regional operations will be led by Oliver Jay, who will serve as managing director of International and will be based here. Jay was previously chief revenue officer at software company Asana and an independent board director at Grab.
With that, OpenAI aims to make advanced AI more accessible in Southeast Asia and will provide up to US$1 million to develop resources to ensure AI models that reflect the region's diverse languages and cultures under a new partnership with AI Singapore.
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