SINGAPORE, Jan. 25 -- Singapore is pouring S$1 billion (RM3.15 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) research between 2025 and 2030, as the government accelerates efforts to build long-term capabilities in a fast-moving and competitive field.

The funding was announced by Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo at Singapore AI Research Week last Friday, and will be drawn from the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 and 2030 plans, The Straits Times reported.

"These centres will comprise teams of researchers - established as well as upcoming individuals - focused on long-term, difficult questions," Teo was quoted as saying, referring to a new set of research centres of excellence to be hosted within public...