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AI-First Nation – A blueprint for policy makers and organisation leaders.
  • What We Have Learned About Putting AI to Work — In Government, In Classrooms, and In People
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    What We Have Learned About Putting AI to Work — In Government, In Classrooms, and In People

    ByLaurence Liew April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    This week, I was part of a panel in a UK government AI learning journey on AI, and separately I was also asked to comment by a publication on the same subject. I sat down to write the responses and realised something. The answers weren’t really about Singapore. They were about patterns we’ve seen across…

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    Ask LLX – Your AI Transformation Mentor

    ByLaurence Liew April 29, 2025May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    In my journey developing AI capabilities for Singapore through AI Singapore’s numerous programs, one thing has become abundantly clear: organizations and individuals need personalized guidance to navigate their AI journey effectively. This is why I am excited to announce major updates of LLX – Laurence Liew Extended – a virtual assistant designed to accelerate your…

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  • The Art of Finding the Right AI Use Cases for SMEs
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    The Art of Finding the Right AI Use Cases for SMEs

    ByLaurence Liew February 25, 2025May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    When SMEs approach me about adopting AI, they typically ask: “What AI use cases can I use in my business?” While it seems like a straightforward question, finding the right AI application is not a one-size-fits-all exercise. It’s more art than science, requiring an understanding of both the business context and AI readiness. Beyond the…

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  • From Singapore to the World: How AIRI is Shaping Global AI Readiness
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    From Singapore to the World: How AIRI is Shaping Global AI Readiness

    ByLaurence Liew December 9, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    Introduction to AI Readiness Index When we conceived and developed the AI Readiness Index (AIRI) at AI Singapore in 2019, it was born out of necessity. After hundreds of engagements with companies, we noticed a pattern – organizations needed a structured way to assess and improve their AI readiness. But more importantly, they needed to…

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  • AI-First Nation and LLX banner
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    Behind the Scenes: Building the AI-First Nation (AI-First Nation) Knowledge Assistant – LLX

    ByLaurence Liew December 3, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    In this article, I will share the evolution of the AIFN chatbot now named as LLX, which stands for Laurence Liew eXtended. Think of LLX as a virtual twin and eXtension of myself. LLX can advise anyone in the world 24x7x365 who is keen to learn about the AIFN book contents and/or AI Singapore’s programmes….

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  • Building the AIFN chatbot in an afternoon
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    Building the AIFN chatbot in an afternoon

    ByLaurence Liew August 3, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Large Language Model (LLM) chatbots revolutionize information interaction, offering comprehensive, contextually relevant answers. Building a chatbot is now easy with tools requiring no coding, only WordPress knowledge and creativity.

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  • Starting your AI journey: A Guide for SMEs
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    Starting your AI journey: A Guide for SMEs

    ByLaurence Liew August 1, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    “Navigate your AI transformation journey confidently with AI Singapore’s AI Readiness Index (AIRI). Learn how to assess your organization’s preparedness across five key pillars and make informed decisions about AI adoption.”

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  • AI4SME: Questions you need to ask your “AI Solution Provider”
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    AI4SME: Questions you need to ask your “AI Solution Provider”

    ByLaurence Liew July 9, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Discover how SMEs can evaluate AI solution providers and assess their competency through expert-backed questions. Learn to identify qualified partners for successful AI implementation in your business.

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Table of Contents
  • Hidden Technical Debt of ML Systems
  • Is your AI Solution Provider AI-Competent in the Age of AI4SME?
  • Conclusion

About AI-First Nation

AI-First Nation shares battle-tested strategies from Singapore's AI transformation journey. Based on real-world experiences building national AI programs and training hundreds of AI engineers, this blueprint helps organizations and nations successfully navigate their AI transformation.

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