SINGAPORE: ChatGPT dad or mum firm OpenAI on Wednesday (Oct 9) introduced plans to open an workplace in Singapore later this 12 months, including that it has began constructing a crew within the nation.
Singapore might be a hub from which OpenAI will help prospects and companions all through the Asia Pacific area, and the crew right here will assist to strengthen relationships with native and regional governments, companies and establishments, stated the corporate.
In its announcement at Tech Week Singapore, OpenAI stated its plans replicate Singapore’s “management place” in expertise and synthetic intelligence, in addition to the rising demand for superior AI instruments throughout the Asia Pacific area.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that Singapore “has emerged as a frontrunner in synthetic intelligence”.
Mr Altman added that the corporate is worked up to accomplice with the federal government and the nation’s “thriving AI ecosystem” because it expands into the area.
OpenAI additionally introduced a partnership with AI Singapore to make superior AI extra broadly accessible throughout Southeast Asia.
“Via the partnership, OpenAI will present as much as US$1 million to assist develop sources, together with open datasets, to make sure AI fashions are higher suited to Southeast Asia’s numerous languages and cultures.”
Dr Leslie Teo, senior director of AI merchandise at AI Singapore stated: “This effort will enhance the supply and high quality of Southeast Asian knowledge, and encourage additional growth and adoption of AI fashions and options in our area.”
