AI Singapore is a national AI R&D program, launched in May 2017. We are fully funded by the Singapore government with the mission to accelerate AI adoption in industry, groom local AI talent, conduct top-notch AI research and put Singapore on the world map as an AI powerhouse. We have five different pillars focusing on various aspects of this mission, and my focus is on innovation — how we can get industry to accelerate the adoption of AI. Along the way, we’ve created capability development programs like the , our online learning platform for AI.
The AIAP was singled out by ” panel in New York this past September. “I would encourage everbody to look at the AI apprenticeship model that is implemented in Singapore because that allows businesses to get to use AI while people in all walks of life can learn about how to do that. And you get experts who are embedded in the local community. So, this idea of AI apprenticeship, the Singaporean model is really, really inspiring.”
Ms. Vestager’s comment was truly a validation of our program and its success. She found it inspiring, and I’d like to think that our program can inspire other organizations and countries to adopt a similar approach. We are happy to share our learnings and what works — and what doesn’t. The whole idea is that with the apprenticeship program coupled with our , a blueprint for policymakers and organizational leaders. It describes many of the learnings and the rationale behind some of the programs we’ve created.
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an AI innovator, educator, and global advisor with over 25 years of experience in technology leadership and pioneering roles. As the director of AI innovation at AI Singapore, he spearheaded the explosive growth of artificial intelligence and deep learning, building a high-performing team of AI engineers from scratch. Laurence and his team have collaborated with over 100 organizations, accelerating their AI journey and developing impactful AI products and solutions. His AI Apprenticeship Program and Learn AI initiatives have equipped thousands of Singaporeans with deep, practical AI skills.
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