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Singapore is ramping up efforts to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, with 800 new jobs and training opportunities and support for up to 500 new AI projects to benefit 1,000 enterprises over the next year.Unveiled at the ATxEnterprise 2025 conference, this initiative is part of the country's broader digital economy strategy, which already contributes nearly 18% to national GDP. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced that these efforts will help Singapore move towards its goal of tripling the local AI talent pool to 15,000 by 2028.Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How emphasised Singapore's ongoing commitment: 'Our value lies not just in capabilities, but in consistency–in–being a reliable partner, even in uncertain times.'To develop local talent, 400 training places will be offered through AI Singapore (AISG) over the next three years. Another 400 opportunities will be available through tech giants such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Oracle, and Singtel.Notably, 300 of these will be part of an enhanced six-month AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP-Industry), which focuses on real-world skills needed in business. Since its launch in 2018, more than 410 AIAP graduates have completed training, with over 90% securing roles in the field.A new Pinnacle AI Industry Programme will also train 100 current AI professionals into expert model builders. Participants will gain hands-on experience with large language models like AISG's regional model, Sea-Lion.Despite ongoing efforts, many local firms still report difficulties in hiring AI talent. A recent survey revealed that nearly half of Singaporean SMEs face AI talent shortages, with key challenges including skills mismatch and high salary expectations. To bridge the gap, 62% of firms are open to hiring from abroad.To help companies integrate AI faster, IMDA is scaling up its GenAI x Digital Leaders initiative, which will now support 500 new generative AI projects across 1,000 firms in the coming year. Supported by AWS and Microsoft, the initiative will also reduce development time and cost for custom GenAI tools and offer cloud credits and technical guidance.More than 10,000 enterprises have already benefited from the Digital Enterprise Blueprint through similar collaborations.AISG will also launch the first Southeast Asia-wide AI developer challenge, encouraging the creation of regionally relevant AI solutions.
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