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It’s a two-horse race for AI crown. Where does that leave Singapore?

While the US and China dominate the AI sector, Singapore can still carve a niche for itself.

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It’s a two-horse race for AI crown. Where does that leave Singapore?

While the US and China dominate the AI sector, Singapore can still carve a niche for itself, says the writer.

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