SINGAPORE: The Singapore government has announced a substantial allocation of S$120 million dedicated to artificial intelligence research programs.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made this announcement as he unveiled the Smart Nation 2.0 initiative, which aims to position Singapore as a global leader in innovative technologies.
The National Research Foundation will spearhead the AI research program, providing financial support to researchers and scientific experts. In addition to funding, the plan emphasizes the importance of cultivating a new generation of interdisciplinary talents—researchers who possess expertise in AI technology and are well-versed in other scientific domains.The government will also provide researchers access to relevant data and computational resources, promoting collaboration across disciplines to enhance capability and expertise transfer.
This global collaboration is expected to complement Singapore’s efforts to develop robust local expertise in AI and its applications.
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