Singapore’s bold AI push: Minister for digital development and information Josephine Teo on innovation and global leadership

Singapore’s bold AI push: Minister for digital development and information Josephine Teo on innovation and global leadership


As AI transforms the global tech landscape, Singapore is making bold strides to position itself as a leader in AI innovation and regulation.

As AI transforms the global tech landscape, Singapore is making bold strides to position itself as a leader in AI innovation and regulation.

In this episode of Beyond the Valley, Singapore’s minister for digital development and information, Josephine Teo, joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss the nation’s strategy to harness AI, tackle risks like bias and cybersecurity and foster a thriving AI ecosystem.

They also explore the country’s efforts to compete with global tech powers.

Watch the video above for the full conversation.

This episode was recorded live on stage at CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE event in Singapore.



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