Ms Koh Juan Zhen, who is the lead specialist at Synapxe’s Data Analytics and AI team, finds the application of her work in Singapore’s healthcare system fulfilling enough to stay put in Singapore (Image credit: CNA Ooi Boon Keong)
CNA’s Big Read article discussed Singapore's strategic approach to artificial intelligence (AI) amidst global competition. As AI technology rapidly evolves, Singapore aims to position itself as a leader in this field by focusing on niche areas where it can excel. The government has invested significantly in AI research and development, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and public sectors. This initiative is part of Singapore's broader Smart Nation vision, which seeks to harness technology for economic growth and improved quality of life. Amidst these developments, the article highlighted the importance of talent development, emphasing the need for a skilled workforce to drive AI innovation.
Singapore’s AI strategy includes ensuring AI talent remain here. In the article, Ms Koh Juan Zhen, lead specialist at Synapxe’s Data Analytics and AI team, shared that besides the family-friendly environment, she finds the application of her work in Singapore’s healthcare system fulfilling enough to stay put in Singapore. Some things she has worked on also include an AI predictive model to identify high-risk patients with community-acquired pneumonia such as Covid-19 infections.
View the full article here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/big-read/ai-dominance-competition-singapore-niche-4699176
