A woman walks past the financial business district highrise buildings in Singapore on May 19, 2026. — AFP pic (New users only) It's tax relief season! Get up to RM300 when you save with Versa! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. Wednesday, 20 May 2026 5:24 PM MYT SINGAPORE, May 20 — Artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI today announced a S$300 million (RM1.19 billion) commitment to boost Singapore’s AI ecosystem.The ChatGPT operator has launched OpenAI for Singapore in partnership with the Digital Development and Information Ministry (MDDI) to support Singapore’s ambition of becoming an AI-powered economy under its National AI Strategy.The initiative will focus on three key areas: supporting organisations in Singapore in deploying frontier AI and addressing complex challenges; developing the next generation of local AI talent; and enabling more individuals and businesses across the republic to benefit from AI.OpenAI chief revenue officer Denise Dresser said Singapore has strong technical talent, trusted institutions and a clear ambition to use AI to drive long-term growth and improve people’s lives.“Through OpenAI for Singapore, we want to help more organisations benefit from frontier AI, support the next generation of local AI talent, and widen access to these tools across the country,” she said in a statement today.According to OpenAI, the partnership will see the establishment of an Applied AI Lab in Singapore, marking the company’s first such facility outside the US.This will lead to the creation of more than 200 Singapore-based technical roles over the next few years, positioning the republic as one of its global hubs for Forward-Deployed Engineers.“Through the partnership, the lab will support work aligned with Singapore’s AI Mission priorities, particularly in areas such as public service, finance, healthcare and digital infrastructure.“As this work grows and our Singapore-based team expands, we also expect to increase our office footprint in the country over time,” it added. — Bernama