National University of Singapore launches AI institute
The National University of Singapore launched its artificial intelligence institute on Monday to advance research and the application of AI technologies in education, healthcare, and finance.
According to a university statement, the new institute would also study ways to safeguard transparency and accountability to address ethical concerns and risks associated with AI.
The institute’s researchers received an external investment of $6 million.
The university would invest an additional $14.8 million for foundational research, policy study, and real-world applications.
The statement added that the institute aimed to collaborate with government agencies and industry to amplify AI capabilities across society.
(Xinhua/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
![Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi [Photo Credit: Twitter]](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/G_al6PKXIAAfMKN.jpg)
States
Kogi School Abduction: We will never negotiate with criminals, Gov. Ododo says
“Let me reiterate that we will never negotiate with criminals. We will never pay ransom. We will rid Kogi of criminals,” Mr Ododo said.
NationWide
Nigeria, UN, U.S. deepen anti-crime partnership with first national strategy
The national strategy is expected to be officially unveiled on August 17.
World
Chinese President Xi seeks global cooperation to build artificial intelligence governance system
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged nations to build a just and equitable global artificial intelligence governance system.
Anti-Corruption
TD Bank insiders facilitating money laundering, fraud jailed 70 months
During the money-laundering scheme, 1,680 official bank checks were processed at TD Bank, totalling more than $92 million.
States
Ogun, IFAD distribute agricultural inputs to 2,740 cassava farmers
The distribution was done under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
Africa
FG pushes free movement to boost trade in Africa
The minister said easier movement of people, goods and investments remained crucial to unlocking opportunities under the AfCFTA.
