On December 4, the Singapore government revealed its ambitious National AI Strategy 2.0, an evolution of its first AI strategy introduced in 2019. This updated strategy delineates a comprehensive roadmap for the next 3-5 years, aiming to position Singapore at the forefront of AI innovation and application.
The revised strategy emphasizes a threefold approach, targeting crucial societal aspects: activity movers, people and communities, and infrastructure and environment. It’s a systemic endeavor involving 10 levers and 15 action measures to effectively orchestrate the AI ecosystem.
Central to this strategy is the significant expansion of AI talent. Singapore plans to increase its pool of AI practitioners to 15,000, a more than threefold rise. This ambitious goal is supported by enhanced AI training programs, the AI Apprenticeship Programme, and collaboration with industry AI teams. The government also plans to attract…