May 20, 2026
OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore
AI giant plans to expand its Singapore workforce to around 200 roles over the next few years and invest more than S$300 million ($235 million) in the city-state
SINGAPORE: OpenAI will open its first applied AI lab outside of the U.S. in Singapore, the city-state's Ministry of Digital Development and Information said on Wednesday.
OpenAI's staffing in Singapore will grow to around 200 roles "in the next few years", and the company said it would commit more than S$300 million ($235 million) to the city-state.
OpenAI and Singapore will collaborate to advance applied AI innovation, build AI talent, and make AI accessible to citizens, enterprises and the public sector.
The move comes as Singapore bets on AI to transform its economy, aiming to become an AI hub that attracts leading AI firms.
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