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  • Under the table cluster for AI Experiments and Supercomputers
    strategy | Insights | platforms

    From Supercomputers to LLMs: How Open Source and Ingenuity Democratize Cutting-Edge Technology

    ByLaurence Liew January 28, 2025May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Big data, data science, machine learning, and now “open source” (more correctly called source-available, weights-available as their data and sometimes their training methods are not freely shared) Large Language Models (LLMs) are all the rage and have tons of hype, for better—and in some ways, for worse. Having spent my early career building open-source Linux…

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  • AIAP Foundations Platform diagram showing the interaction of human learners and AI agents in a virtual environment.
    strategy | aiap | Insights | platforms

    The Rise of AI Agents: A Glimpse into 2025 and Beyond

    ByLaurence Liew December 24, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    The year is coming to a close, and what a year it has been for AI. But as we stand on the cusp of 2025, it’s clear that the true revolution is just beginning. AI agents are poised to reshape not just technology, but how we live, work, and learn. Scaling AIAP AI Singapore’s AI…

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  • From Singapore to the World: How AIRI is Shaping Global AI Readiness
    strategy | ai4sme | aiadvisory | Insights

    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
    strategy | ai4sme | aiadvisory | aifn book | Insights

    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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  • Beyond RAG: How Gemini’s Large Context Window Enabled My AI-First Nation Book and Chatbot
    strategy | aiadvisory | aifn book

    Beyond RAG: How Gemini’s Large Context Window Enabled My AI-First Nation Book and Chatbot

    ByLaurence Liew August 7, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    “Discover how I leveraged Google Gemini Advanced to co-author ‘AI-First Nation,’ a groundbreaking book that showcases the transformative journey of building a national AI ecosystem”

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  • AI4SME: Questions you need to ask your “AI Solution Provider”
    strategy | 100e | ai4sme

    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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  • Walk the Talk: Introducing the AI-First Nation Chatbot
    strategy | aifn book

    Walk the Talk: Introducing the AI-First Nation Chatbot

    ByLaurence Liew July 2, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    “Discover the AI-First Nation Chatbot, powered by Google’s Gemini Flash LLM. Learn about AI Singapore’s innovative programs and explore insights from the AI-First Nation book through interactive conversations.”

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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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  • Analysis: AI Singapore as a Driving Force in Realizing Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 Ambitions
    strategy | 100e | aiap

    Analysis: AI Singapore as a Driving Force in Realizing Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 Ambitions

    ByLaurence Liew March 9, 2024May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Discover how AI Singapore’s initiatives align with and support the National AI Strategy 2.0, driving innovation, ethical development, and workforce preparation in Singapore’s AI ecosystem.

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  • AI Singapore’s Open Source AI Bricks: A 20-Year Personal Journey
    strategy

    AI Singapore’s Open Source AI Bricks: A 20-Year Personal Journey

    ByLaurence Liew August 30, 2021May 17, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    AI Singapore’s AI Bricks initiative introduces two open-source AI tools, PeekingDuck and SG-NLP, aimed at industry adoption. These tools complement the previously released RPA tool, TagUI. The commitment to an Apache license ensures business-friendly access and contribution, reflecting a shift in government policy towards open-source production. Developed in collaboration with over 500 organizations, these tools address common needs and simplify AI adoption, particularly for SMEs.

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  • My Journey to get government funded research open sourced.
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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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