05/31/2023 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/31/2023 03:16
Google Cloud and Ministry of Communications and Information collaborate to advance Singapore's national AI strategy
Google Cloud and the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) shared plans to collaborate to bolster Singapore's national artificial intelligence (AI) vision and strategy.
2 Potential focus areas of this strategic partnership announced at Google Cloud Singapore Summit 2023 are aimed at supporting the adoption and development of innovative, responsible, and inclusive AI technologies to maximize opportunities arising from Singapore and the region.3 "We welcome the opportunity to work with Google Cloud as we develop our plans to support the growth of the digital economy, and realize the benefits that AI brings to our people and enterprises in a safe and responsible way," said Andrea Phua, Director, Digital Economy Office, MCI.
4 Google Cloud's next generation AI infrastructure, best-in-class GPU hardware, Vertex AI platform, and AI managed services and tools are already available to the technology ecosystem in Singapore so they can implement AI at scale. Working together, Google Cloud and MCI will also look to:
5 "AI, and generative AI in particular, will have a profound and long term impact on community and commerce. Working together, we will create a vibrant AI ecosystem and thriving AI startup economy, accelerate business transformation and innovation, and develop the AI capabilities of Singapore's workforce," said Karan Bajwa, vice president, Google Cloud Asia Pacific.