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The critical edge for AI in Singapore

Pairing the power of centralised data centres with speed and efficiency of local compute can maximise Republic’s potential in the technology

    • The rapid surge in demand for AI is igniting a regional race to expand data centre capacity. Yet, not all AI workloads are best served in such environments.
    • The rapid surge in demand for AI is igniting a regional race to expand data centre capacity. Yet, not all AI workloads are best served in such environments. PHOTO: BT FILE
    Published Sat, Oct 11, 2025 · 07:00 AM

    ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is now foundational not just for business growth, but also for the long-term competitiveness of national economies.

    As Prime Minister Lawrence Wong underscored in this year’s National Day message, Singapore must boldly embrace technologies such as AI, especially as larger, better-resourced nations harness innovation to ride the next wave of global transformation.

    Regional projections highlight the scale of the opportunity. Deloitte estimates that AI adoption could contribute a staggering US$1 trillion to South-east Asia’s gross domestic product by 2030. Singapore is poised to reap significant benefits; Public First, a UK-based consultancy, estimates potential productivity gains of up to S$27 billion for the Republic’s manufacturing sector alone.

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