[FULL] The way Singapore looks at AI has shifted: Josephine Teo

0 February 11, 2026 07:01

As AI transforms the world, Singapore’s thinking on the technology – and how it impacts our lives – has also changed, said Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information on Feb 11. Mrs Teo was speaking at the launch of “AI in Southeast Asia 2026: An Era of Opportunity”, a report by McKinsey & Company.

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06:09 How can AI experimentation go faster?
07:02 Many people have experienced an “IKEA moment” with AI
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13:38 Change in the way we think about AI
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15:53 Shift in the way Singapore looks at AI talent
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