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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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  • Create an image symbolizing Singapore's AI ecosystem that blends traditional ASEAN cultural elements with modern technology. Show a stylized Singapore skyline where traditional buildings seamlessly transition into futuristic structures. In the foreground, include diverse groups of people collaborating around holographic AI displays showing both Singlish text and various Southeast Asian scripts. Add symbolic elements representing AIAP apprentices and 100E projects, with knowledge flowing between generations - children, working professionals, and mentors. The scene should convey balance between state guidance (represented by orderly infrastructure) and innovation (shown through glowing AI interfaces). Use warm colors with blues and greens to represent both technological advancement and cultural preservation, creating a harmonious vision of an AI-First Nation that honors historical roots while embracing the future.
    aiap | 100e | aiadvisory | Insights | learnai

    AI-First Nation: Bridging Prof. Wang Gungwu’s Deep Insights with AI Singapore’s Programmes

    ByLaurence Liew April 8, 2025May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    When I started with AI Singapore in 2017, my mission was simple – to help 100 companies build AI solutions through our 100 Experiments (100E) programme. Today, that mission has expanded into creating a comprehensive AI ecosystem that positions Singapore as a leading AI-First nation. Recently, I came across Prof Wang Gungwu‘s work, articles, books…

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  • Example of Claude-code understanding a code repository.
    strategy | aiap | Insights | learnai

    AI Coding Agent: Empowering Software Development

    ByLaurence Liew March 3, 2025May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Over the past few months since launching my book “AI-First Nation,” I’ve been reflecting on how rapidly the development landscape is transforming with the rise of AI coding assistants. These reflections have crystallized into some insights I’d like to share with our growing community of AI enthusiasts and professionals. The Changing Reality for Developers AI…

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  • Snapdragon® X Elite AI-PCs – All Hype? (And why you should NOT learn Python)
    strategy | learnai

    Snapdragon® X Elite AI-PCs – All Hype? (And why you should NOT learn Python)

    ByLaurence Liew July 2, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Discover how generative AI can replace Python for data analysis, demonstrated through a real-world battery performance test of a Snapdragon Elite-X laptop. Learn why business professionals should focus on analytical thinking over programming.

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  • Grow You Own Timber
    strategy | aiap | learnai

    PLUS-Skilling Not Re-Skilling Needs To Be The New Norm

    ByLaurence Liew August 12, 2021May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Discover how AI Singapore’s Apprenticeship Programme transforms professionals across industries into AI-capable experts, with over 90% job placement success. Learn about this innovative 9-month journey into AI mastery.

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Table of Contents
  • Who Are The Apprentices?
  • PLUS-Skilling And Not Re-Skilling
  • Do not learn Python programming! 
  • Learn Data Analytics Skills!
  • Reality for matured PMETs
  • PLUS-skill and managed those programmers!

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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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