Governments Invest in AI Worker Training

Here’s a ‍summary of the key points from ⁢the text, focusing on Singapore‘s perspective on AI and its role within APEC:

* Singapore’s proactive stance: Singapore is actively working with APEC economies‌ to ensure societies benefit from AI.
* Workforce preparation is crucial: PM Wong emphasized⁤ the need to build workforce capabilities and prepare workers for the changes AI will bring. He cautioned that job creation isn’t guaranteed and requires proactive effort, ‍not just relying⁢ on market⁢ forces.
* Building Trust ⁢in AI: Singapore is focused on building trust in⁤ AI through the⁤ growth of standards.
* AI Verify Foundation: Singapore established the AI Verify Foundation (with over 170 members including major tech companies) to⁤ set AI ⁣standards‌ and boost⁤ testing/assurance capabilities.
* Global ‍AI Safety Research: Singapore led ‌the formulation ‌of ⁢the “Singapore Consensus on‍ Global AI⁣ Safety Research Priorities” to align views on AI⁤ development and control.
* Open Data⁤ Corridors: singapore advocates for keeping data corridors open, ⁣recognizing data as essential ​for powering AI models.
* ​ Supporting data Flow frameworks: Singapore supports the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules System and trade ⁢agreements like ⁣the digital​ Economy ‍Partnership Agreement (with Chile and New Zealand) to facilitate trusted‍ data flows ‌and promote AI innovation.

In essence, ‍Singapore is ‍positioning itself as a leader in responsible​ AI development and deployment within the ​APEC region, focusing‍ on⁢ workforce readiness,⁤ trust-building ⁤through ‍standards, and enabling ⁤data flows.