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Singapore And World Economic Forum Driving AI Adoption And Innovation
Fifteen global companies have taken up Singapore’s AI Model Governance Framework; Practical examples for organisations to follow suit. Singapore sees Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) as an important and fundamental technology for the Digital Economy, with AI-powered products offering a level of personalised service at scale that was previously unimaginable. In the global discourse on AI ethics …
Punggol To Be A Full-Fledged Smart Town
Punggol will integrate residential districts, a business park, a university campus, community facilities, and a network of parks and waterbodies, transforming the way we live, work, learn, and play. Bringing together residents, businesses and students, Punggol is slated to become a thriving, tech-enabled, sustainable town showcasing our Smart Nation ambitions. Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister …
3 Reasons Why Singapore Is The Smartest City In The World
It’s official: Singapore is the world’s smartest city. That’s according to a new survey Published by Swiss business school IMD and the Singapore University of Technology and Design – the IMD Smart Cities Index – which looked at how well cities are adopting digital technologies and improving the lives of the people who live there. What is …
SNDGO And NTUC Sign MOU To Enhance Workers’ Digital Skills And Spur Co-Creation Of Smart Nation Initiatives
The Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) and National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last 30 November 2019 to formalise collaborations to equip workers with knowledge and skills for the digital economy and to engage Singaporeans in the co-creation of Smart Nation initiatives and digital government services. The MOU was …
Singapore Sets Sight To Be A Global Hub For Developing And Deploying AI Solutions
Singapore outlined plans, today, to establish itself as a global hub for developing, test-bedding, deploying, and scaling AI solutions, as part of its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. This was announced by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation Initiative and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Republic of Singapore, at the opening session of the …
Microsoft Launches First Experience Center Worldwide for Asia in Singapore
In a world where we can expect more than 40 billion devices generating nearly 80 zettabytes (ZB) of data by 2025 and artificial intelligence (AI) to nearly double the rate of innovation and employee productivity by 2021, organisations will need to quickly adopt new technologies and build technology capabilities that will enable them to flourish in an innovation-led, …
Singapore Unveils Its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Heng Swee Keat, announced today that Singapore will embark on a plan to develop and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform Singapore’s economy and improve the lives of citizens. This plan is outlined in the National AI Strategy document that was unveiled at the SFF X SWITCH (Singapore …
IMDA Partners With SUTD To Deepen Data And AI Capabilities To Drive Continuous Innovation For Smart Estates
Announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat as part of Singapore’s National AI Strategy, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA”) and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (“SUTD”) are collaborating in a new effort to deepen AI capabilities for building and managing Smart Estates of tomorrow. As part of IMDA’s digital economy efforts …
Smart Cities: World’s Best Don’t Just Adopt New Technology, They Make It Work For People
Cities are fast becoming “smart”, and the impact on people’s lives can be immense. Singapore’s smart traffic cameras restrict traffic depending on volume, and ease the commute of thousands of passengers every day. In Kaunas, Lithuania, the cost of parking is automatically deducted from the bank accounts of drivers when they park their cars. In …
GeoWorks Presents Asia’s First Geospatial-Focused Week In Singapore
Asian geospatial professionals and enthusiasts will gather in Singapore for a week of exciting geospatial-related events and activities, when Singapore Geospatial Week launches from 2 – 6 September 2019. Presented by GeoWorks, Singapore’s only geospatial-focused industry centre, managed and operated by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), Singapore Geospatial Week will feature five intense days of events that celebrate and …