Singapore Invests Over $1 Billion in AI Research

Singapore will invest more than $1 billion from 2025 to 2030 to bolster public AI research capabilities, the Ministry of Digital Development and Information announced on Jan. 24 at the Singapore AI Research Week Gala Dinner. The funding expands the National AI Research and Development (NAIRD) Plan and NAIS 2.0, targeting fundamental and applied AI research, responsible AI, energy-efficient methods, and talent development. It will fund research centres, scholarships, visiting professorships, and industry partnerships.