Two initiatives to equip 12,000 over 3 years with AI knowledge

Singapore

TALENT development in Singapore's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) scene is set to receive a boost with two new nation-wide initiatives announced on Thursday.

Speaking at an event commemorating AI Singapore's (AISG) first anniversary, Minister for Communication and Information S Iswaran said there is a consensus among governments, industry leaders and recruitment firms worldwide that there is a global shortage of AI talent.

He added that Singapore needs a deeper bench strength of talent to further grow the AI ecosystem here. "AI Singapore can and will play a key role in this regard by working closely with its research and industry partners to nurture a strong pipeline of AI talent in Singapore," he said at the event held …