Singapore ranked second globally in overall AI readiness, retaining its position as the most AI-ready nation in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Salesforce’s Global AI Readiness Index.
Singapore have previously earned the top spot in the 2023 and 2021 editions of Salesforce’s Asia Pacific AI Readiness Index.
“The Index highlights Singapore’s success as a global leader in AI readiness, stemming from early investments in infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and human capital. Salesforce is proud to be an integral part of this thriving ecosystem, supporting secure, real-time innovation. Our recent US$1 billion investment in Singapore is strategically directed towards furthering AI research, talent development, and building trusted infrastructure to facilitate continued AI excellence,” said Brian Kealey, country leader, Salesforce Singapore.
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The Global AI Readiness Index is a comprehensive evaluation that assesses AI readiness across 16 key global markets. It utilises 31 selected indicators that cover five critical dimensions of AI development: governance, diffusion, innovation, investment, and talent.
Singapore has excelled in specific dimensions of AI readiness, ranking first in regulatory readiness and AI adoption, second in investment environments, and third in talent development.
“In the next phase of Singapore’s AI journey, we must continue to double down on AI, focusing on scalable, inclusive deployment models to turn the agentic AI opportunity into reality,” Kealey said.
