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Is there any doubt that AI framework is an essential step in enabling progress with Generative AI without stifling it! Singapore, number 3 in the Global AI Index behind the U.S. and China, introduced a model AI Framework last week. As the U.S. and Singapore move ahead on AI partnership, plans include building the AI talent pool, investing in furthering the digital economy and safe deployment of AI. For the latter, Singapore has already developed tools such as AI Verify and Moonshot! Exciting times ahead for AI in Singapore with no compromise on safety and security!

"SINGAPORE has updated its national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy with the aim of becoming a world leader in AI, contributing to AI breakthroughs and products that the world values." “We aim to scale up AI for compelling use cases in sectors like advanced manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, education and public services, and bring benefits to ourselves, and others outside Singapore,” “To thrive in a twenty-first century dominated by AI, we need to be a port for ideas – cultivating local capacity and opportunity......" As a fellow Singaporean AI and Data (AIDA) professional, hearing these statements from our DPM sparkles every single cell in my body with excitement to call out to every young aspiring data scientists to step out from your comfort zone and strive together in creating more AI innovations. Be bold, take control and seize the opportunity to create that impact to the world with your creativity! In #Allianz, I have confidence in tomorrow because they care for tomorrow of every employees.

Grateful to the AI experts who flew in to join us at the inaugural Singapore Conference on AI for the Global Good. Conceived as a brain trust for the world, SCAI is a platform to identify and focus attention on the critical questions of AI that if systematically addressed, will bring about AI that truly serves human societies. Over three grueling days of intellectual sparring, SCAI experts identified 12 critical questions of AI, and the possible indicators of progress, which we hope will inform research and policy efforts. Ministry of Communications and Information and Smart Nation Singapore, both of which I oversee, have also just launched National AI Strategy 2.0. It outlines 15 key lines of effort Singapore will take to achieve excellence in AI and for our people, empowerment through AI. This will include using AI to address the challenges of our time, like population ageing and climate change, as well as uplift the capacities of our people and businesses to thrive with AI. The Government will also develop more use cases and help Singaporeans acquire AI-related skills. Read more about Singapore’s approach towards AI here: https://lnkd.in/ga3Ya22P Here’s to AI for the Public Good, for Singapore and the World. Brendan Fong Pang Wei Koh Yuan (Alan) Qi Irene Solaiman Jutta Williams Marwan Alserkal Joscha Bach Joanna Bryson Jiahao Chen Calvin Chin Dr. Rumman Chowdhury Andrew Critch Iqbal Dhaliwal Benedict Evans Teck-Hua Ho Steven Hoi Ryota Kanai Silver Keskküla Ilyas Khan, KSG James Kondo Jeremy Kranz Seth Lazar Tze-Yun Leong ELLIS - European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems Alondra Nelson Florian Ostmann Soujanya Poria Ramayya Krishnan Nicholas Roy Marietje Schaake Michael Sellitto Joanna Shields Alex Smola Dawn Song Jaan Tallinn Maas Wolfgang Nigel Shadbolt Wang-Chiew Tan Teh Yee-Whye

[Global leaders vow to promote safe, inclusive AI at Seoul summit] Samsung, NAVER Corp chiefs pledge to enhance safety of AI innovation Leaders of major global powers on Tuesday adopted a declaration pledging to promote safe, innovative and inclusive artificial intelligence amid the fast-evolving tech environment. The “Seoul Declaration” was adopted during a virtual leaders' session of the AI Seoul Summit, co-hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The declaration aims to address the broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges posed by the design, development, deployment and use of AI. "We recognize that Al safety, innovation and inclusivity are interrelated goals and that it is important to encompass these priorities in international discussions on Al governance to address the broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges that the design, development, deployment and use of Al presents and may present," the declaration said. "We recognize the importance of interoperability between AI governance frameworks in line with a risk-based approach to maximize the benefits and address the broad range of risks from AI, to ensure the safe, secure and trustworthy design, development, deployment and use of Al," it further read. Tap below to read full story. #AI #Seoul #summit #Korea #SK #Samsung #artificial #intelligence #development #innovation #YoonSukYeol https://lnkd.in/gNEV-9Qk

😎 I was delighted to host a spirited discussion on trust and responsibility in an era of generative AI at IBM recently. With leaders from finance, government, and healthcare participating, we reviewed: ► The importance of establishing a global center of excellence for AI governance and standards within multinational organizations. ► The challenges associated with fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) using enterprise data to reduce hallucinations. ► The significance of effective communication between business and data teams for the success of generative AI products. ► The role of procurement in evaluating AI risks when assessing vendors and products. ► Singapore's approach to fostering AI innovation while simultaneously providing robust governance frameworks. Thanks to everyone who participated: Paul Burton, Ajay Dua, Jessica Cho, Raju C., Wan Chen K Graham, Nina Zhang, Creighton Heaukulani, Jennifer DI Liping, MSOD, Mervyn Lim, Shayan Hazir, Phee-Wah Koh. Of course, many thanks to The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) and IBM for organizing the event. #ai #generativeAI #trust

Singapore has to take a more systematic way to harness the benefits of AI for public good while mitigating its impact on jobs and livelihoods, as well as other risks such as deepfakes, scams, cyber-attacks and misinformation. Dubbed National AI Strategy 2.0: AI for the Public Good for Singapore and the World (Nais 2.0), the new strategy focuses on nurturing talent, promoting a thriving AI industry, and sustaining it with world-leading infrastructure and research that ensures AI serves the public good. The Nais 2.0 consists of three systems, which can be broken down further into 10 enablers: talent, capabilities, placemaking, industry, government, research, compute, data, trusted environment, and leader in thought and action. One significant enabler is discussed below: Capabilities  - Accelerate enterprise adoption of AI:      - Enhance the enterprise digitalization toolkit      - Provide tailored support for AI-enabled business transformation        Click the link below to read more on NAIS 2.0 and artificial intelligence updates for SG. Link: https://lnkd.in/gN4dBSCg #Artificialintelligence      #AIforpublicgood       #NAIS2.0 Follow our page for weekly news updates on key industry developments and business grants.

Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0: AI Vision for Global Public Good Reading Time: Approximately 6 minutes Key Points: 🌆 Singapore aims to lead global AI innovation and dialogue 📊 2019 AI strategy led to 150 R&D teams and 900 AI-related startups 🔄 Launch of National AI Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0) in 2023 🌍 Strategic shift from local to global perspective 💡 Upgrade from individual projects to systemic thinking 🎯 Pursuit of twin goals: AI excellence and empowerment 🔟 Implementation of vision through 3 Systems and 10 Enablers Summary: Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0) demonstrates its ambition as a Smart Nation. From the initial National AI Strategy in 2019 to NAIS 2.0 in 2023, Singapore has undergone three key shifts: viewing AI as a necessity rather than an opportunity, expanding from a local to a global outlook, and moving from individual projects to systemic thinking. NAIS 2.0's vision is "AI for the Public Good, for Singapore and the World," pursuing the twin goals of excellence and empowerment. Singapore plans to implement 3 Systems through 10 Enablers, outlining 15 Actions to support its development over the next 3-5 years. This strategy not only reflects Singapore's leadership ambitions in AI but also demonstrates its commitment to leveraging AI to address global challenges. #SingaporeAIStrategy #GlobalAIVision #AIExcellence #AIEmpowerment #SmartNation

Excited to share that Singapore is taking a giant leap forward in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with its groundbreaking proposal for a new framework on generative AI! 🚀🌟 The Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI builds upon Singapore's existing framework for traditional AI, which was last updated in 2020. This forward-thinking initiative highlights Singapore's commitment to staying at the forefront of AI technology and ensuring responsible and ethical AI development. Generative AI, often referred to as "creative AI," is a rapidly evolving field with immense potential. It enables AI systems to generate new content, ranging from music and art to images and text, by learning from vast amounts of existing data. With this new framework, Singapore aims to address the unique challenges and ethical considerations associated with generative AI. But Singapore doesn't want to tackle this challenge alone! The country is eagerly seeking views from the international community, recognizing the importance of global collaboration and diverse perspectives in shaping the future of AI governance. 🌍🤝 The proposed framework aims to establish guidelines and principles to govern the development, deployment, and use of generative AI technologies. By involving stakeholders from around the world, Singapore hopes to create a robust and comprehensive framework that promotes transparency, fairness, accountability, and human-centric values. This is an incredible opportunity for individuals, organizations, and experts in the AI field to contribute their valuable insights and expertise. Together, we can shape the future of generative AI and ensure its responsible and ethical deployment. I encourage all AI enthusiasts, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to review the proposed framework and share your valuable feedback. Let's join hands and work towards advancing AI technologies while prioritizing human well-being and societal impact. 🌐💡 https://lnkd.in/gHYtCEhq #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #Singapore #EthicalAI #AIgovernance #Collaboration #Innovation #Responsibility #FutureOfAI I am #Stevenchinyl and I co-founded #AidavaxTech, #UCloudAsiaSG and founded #VentureDomainHosting. I am into #AIsolutions, #EnterpriseSecurity #EnterpriseEmailSecurity and #EnterpriseFileSecurity. We #makeITsimpleforYourBusiness I am also a member of the #LBFalumni & #SkyHighTower

Singapore's IMDA released the "Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI" (out on 30 May)- takes a systematic and balanced approach to address generative AI concerns while promoting innovation. Here are key observations from the Model AI Governance Framework (Second edition released in 2020) and the current one which focuses more on Generative AI: 👉 Incident Reporting: The latest document includes a dedicated section on incident reporting, whereas the 2020 Model AI Governance Framework (focused on "traditional AI" as the document calls it) emphasises on a)setting up internal governance structures, b) determining the level of human involvement in AI-augmented decision-making, c) operations management, and d) stakeholder interaction and communication. 👉 Content Provenance: With the advent of deepfake cases globally, the framework proposes technical solutions like digital watermarking and cryptographic provenance to keep up with the speed and scale of AI-generated content and importantly as a way to differentiate between original and synthesised content. It would be interesting to see use cases of this in action. In the 2020 edition of the AI Governance document, this aspect was scarcely addressed, likely due to the lack of significant AI-related incidents at that time. 👉 AI for Public Good: This aspect remains consistent in Singapore's AI governance approach whether in regards to Gen AI or traditional AI. Singapore has been consistently advocating for this since its National Strategy 2.0: AI for Public Good released in 2023. In the current document, AI for Public Good section talks about initiatives for workforce upskilling, adaptive learning systems in schools, and AI-driven health management systems in hospitals, and advocating for human-centric AI design. A key observation of Singapore's AI journey is the effort to build an "AI ecosystem" that integrates government, industry, and academia- with an aggressive push to upskill, prepare for the rise of AI, while addressing challenges with a holistic view that considers both possibilities and potential threats. In my view, this is one of the most significant takeaway from Singapore's approach. I looked at Singapore's AI ecosystem in detail for the Global Index On Responsible AI, which is set to be launched on 13 June. GIRAI measures the evolution of commitment and progress on the implementation of responsible AI principles and practice in 138 countries. Watch this space! #AIgovernance #Singapore #ResponsibleAI #EthicalAI #GenerativeAI #GlobalIndex

Yesterday marked a significant step forward in Malaysia's commitment to artificial intelligence, as YAB Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled several key initiatives aimed at boosting the AI ecosystem across the nation. During a pivotal event, the Prime Minister stressed the necessity for all ministries to collaborate and enhance the integration of AI from primary education to professional training levels. Highlighting the need for systematic AI governance and a skilled talent pool, the Prime Minister underscored the establishment of the Malaysian Artificial Intelligence Consortium (MAIC). This initiative is designed to propel the growth of AI in collaboration with multinational corporations, focusing on developing a robust platform for innovation and expertise in AI technologies. The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) is playing a crucial role in this transformative journey. MOSTI's efforts are geared towards creating an environment that not only fosters AI learning at all educational levels but also ensures the continuous development of professional AI talents who are equipped to meet current and future demands. MOSTI is also instrumental in implementing policies that support the rapid deployment of AI strategies and educational frameworks. These efforts are essential in making Malaysia a competitive player in the global AI arena, ensuring that the workforce is prepared for the technological advancements shaping our world. As we move forward, it's clear that Malaysia is on a fast track to becoming the regional leader in AI. The launch of the 2024-2030 AI Talent Roadmap and the collaborative efforts between government bodies and tech giants like Nvidia are just the beginning. Let's embrace this change and contribute to a future where technology and innovation drive our success!