AsianScientist (Sep. 25, 2018) – Singapore Management University (SMU) has launched a new Center for Artificial Intellgence (AI) and Data Governance in Singapore. The new research center was made possible by a grant of S$4.5 million (~US$3.3 million) from the National Research Foundation and the Infocomm Media Development Authority to the SMU School of Law in June 2018, following a competitive application process among several institutes of higher learning in Singapore.
The launch event on September 24, 2018, held at SMU, was attended by guest-of-honor Dr. Janil Puthucheary, senior minister of state, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Communications and Information. Associate Professor Goh Yihan, dean of the SMU School of Law, has been appointed as director of the Center, which aims to promote cutting-edge thinking and practices in AI, data policies and regulations.
The Center will undertake research projects under three integrated streams—AI and society; AI and industry; and AI and commercialization—that will help build bridges between academia, industry and the government. For example, researchers at the Center will work with the Center for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London to conduct a pilot study on Trustworthy AI.
SMU’s undergraduate and postgraduate students (not limiting to those studying law) will also benefit from joint research programs with overseas institutions that partner with the new Center for AI and Data Governance.
“As our country advances its digital economy, we are honored to be able to play our part in supporting Singapore’s national needs through relevant research that has actual and meaningful impact on society and businesses. At the same time, in this period that is fast influenced by technological disruptions, it is our intent that the research insights generated will inform our teaching, as we aim to future-proof our graduates with a forward-looking curriculum that integrates theory and practice,” said Goh at the launch event.
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