Singapore launches national Artificial Intelligence programme

The National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore will launch AI.SG, a national programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to catalyze, synergize and boost Singapore's AI capabilities. Up to $150 million will be invested in AI.SG over the next five years. The initiative will be driven by a government-wide partnership comprising NRF, the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO), the Economic Development Board (EDB), the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), SGInnovate, and the Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS). AI:SG will bring together research institutions, AI start-ups and companies developing AI products, to grow knowledge, create tools and develop talent to power Singapore's AI efforts. For example, AI can be used to increase traffic throughput during peak hours, or to address healthcare challenges that are to come with an ageing population.