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Singapore plans to set up a research programme on the governance of AI and data use

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According
to information
on the Integrated Grant Management System (IGMS), the National Research Foundation
(NRF) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) seek to collaborate
with an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) to set up a Research Programme on
the Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Use. The project is now
calling for proposals.

This
NRF-IMDA collaboration targets to achieve the three strategic objectives of:
(1) promote cutting edge thinking and practices in AI and data policies and
regulations, (2) inform AI and data policy and regulation formulation in
Singapore through research publications and stakeholder engagement events and
activities, and (3) establish Singapore as a global thought leader in AI and
data policies and regulations.

Data
is often regarded as a basic building block of a digital economy. Technologies such
as artificial intelligence (AI) are often data-driven and accelerated by the
exponential growth in data volume, increasing computational power at lower
costs. With proper deployment, data-driven technologies can boost labour
productivity and serve as a driver of economic growth.

At
the same time, many are worried about the negative impact of AI on the society,
such as large-scale job displacement. There are also increasing debates and
concerns about the legal, regulatory and ethical implications of the commercial
deployment of AI.

This
research programme that specifically targets the governance of AI and data use aims
at helping Singapore develop strategies to harness data as an asset to achieve
data-driven innovation, especially in the fast-changing technology landscape.
It will also help build public confidence in Singapore’s transition into an innovation-driven
knowledge economy.

The
Research Programme on the Governance of AI and Data Use aims to bring together
local expertise in technology regulation, and consider the legal, ethical and
policy implications of advances in AI and other data-driven technologies. It
will also look beyond Singapore by surveying international perspectives and
tracking international developments in these research areas.

Academic
research and collaborations are key in this programme. The IHL hosting the programme
is expect to: (1) conduct and publish research in academic journals and books, (2)
explore research topics through academic endeavours such as colloquia, seminars
and working papers, (3) facilitate exchange of ideas through symposiums and
conferences. All these efforts will allow research members, AI and data experts
and policy thinkers to come together and share latest thinking and research. In

In
terms of the management of the programme, a Management Team will be appointed
from faculty staff of the hosting IHL, while the Executive Committee will comprise
of senior representatives from government agencies such as the NRF and IMDA.  The Executive Committee will be advised by an
external Advisory Panel, comprising subject matter experts from public and
private sectors, industry domains and legal community.

Due to the evolving nature of AI and data use,
funding for the Research Programme has been planned for 5 years. The open call
for proposal from local IHLs and public research institutions in Singapore has
been launched on 5 January 2018.

PARTNER

Qlik’s vision is a data-literate world, where everyone can use data and analytics to improve decision-making and solve their most challenging problems. A private company, Qlik offers real-time data integration and analytics solutions, powered by Qlik Cloud, to close the gaps between data, insights and action. By transforming data into Active Intelligence, businesses can drive better decisions, improve revenue and profitability, and optimize customer relationships. Qlik serves more than 38,000 active customers in over 100 countries.

PARTNER

CTC Global Singapore, a premier end-to-end IT solutions provider, is a fully owned subsidiary of ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) and ITOCHU Corporation.

Since 1972, CTC has established itself as one of the country’s top IT solutions providers. With 50 years of experience, headed by an experienced management team and staffed by over 200 qualified IT professionals, we support organizations with integrated IT solutions expertise in Autonomous IT, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure, Workplace Modernization and Professional Services.

Well-known for our strengths in system integration and consultation, CTC Global proves to be the preferred IT outsourcing destination for organizations all over Singapore today.

PARTNER

Planview has one mission: to build the future of connected work. Our solutions enable organizations to connect the business from ideas to impact, empowering companies to accelerate the achievement of what matters most. Planview’s full spectrum of Portfolio Management and Work Management solutions creates an organizational focus on the strategic outcomes that matter and empowers teams to deliver their best work, no matter how they work. The comprehensive Planview platform and enterprise success model enables customers to deliver innovative, competitive products, services, and customer experiences. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with locations around the world, Planview has more than 1,300 employees supporting 4,500 customers and 2.6 million users worldwide. For more information, visit www.planview.com.

SUPPORTING ORGANISATION

SIRIM is a premier industrial research and technology organisation in Malaysia, wholly-owned by the Minister​ of Finance Incorporated. With over forty years of experience and expertise, SIRIM is mandated as the machinery for research and technology development, and the national champion of quality. SIRIM has always played a major role in the development of the country’s private sector. By tapping into our expertise and knowledge base, we focus on developing new technologies and improvements in the manufacturing, technology and services sectors. We nurture Small Medium Enterprises (SME) growth with solutions for technology penetration and upgrading, making it an ideal technology partner for SMEs.

PARTNER

HashiCorp provides infrastructure automation software for multi-cloud environments, enabling enterprises to unlock a common cloud operating model to provision, secure, connect, and run any application on any infrastructure. HashiCorp tools allow organizations to deliver applications faster by helping enterprises transition from manual processes and ITIL practices to self-service automation and DevOps practices. 

PARTNER

IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

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