OpenAI picks Singapore for its first applied AI lab outside the US
OpenAI's S$300 million Singapore commitment is more than an expansion. It is a sign that AI infrastructure is moving closer to Asia's startup markets.
Julian Lim
Julian Lim is an entrepreneur, technology writer, and a researcher. He started JL Data Analysis after graduating from NUS in Intelligent Systems. Julian writes about technology innovations and entrepreneurship on Business Times, Asia Pacific Magazine and occasionally contributes to Startup Fortune.
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