Singapore has unveiled significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) at the Asia Tech x Singapore 2025 summit, organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The event focused on building a trusted AI ecosystem, emphasising AI adoption for enterprises and upskilling talent. Singapore is influencing global AI norms through initiatives like the Singapore Consensus on Global AI Safety Research Priorities, which aims to bridge research and policy on AI safety.
IMDA has collaborated with global partners to enhance AI governance, introducing frameworks such as the AI Verify Testing Framework, which aligns with US standards. This framework addresses generative AI risks and facilitates cross-border data flows through the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Certification, opening access to nine economies with a market size of approximately $40 trillion.
The summit also introduced the MERaLiON Multimodal Empathetic Reasoning and Learning in One Network, a large language model designed to understand Southeast Asia’s diverse languages and cultures. Developed by the A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research, MERaLiON has seen over 90,000 downloads globally since its initial release. Its second version includes enhanced language coverage and emotional intelligence capabilities, paving the way for culturally aware AI applications in the region.
Singapore’s commitment to AI extends to talent development, with IMDA securing 800 job and training opportunities under the TechSkills Accelerator programme. This initiative aims to equip locals with AI practitioner skills, enabling them to engage in high-value work with leading companies such as AWS, Microsoft, and Oracle.
These efforts underscore Singapore’s strategic role in shaping AI’s future, fostering innovation, and ensuring responsible AI development and deployment.
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