Singapore, March 19 -- Singapore will remain steadfast in its commitment to facilitating innovations and partnerships so as to advance global security, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat stated on March 19.
In a keynote speech at the Singapore Defence Technology Summit (SDTS), Heng laid out the nation's approach to technological development at a time when emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies offer both unprecedented opportunities and risks in areas, including defence.
According to him, the rapid pace of technological advancement has irrevocably reshaped the security environment, given the rise of asymmetric threats enabled by dual-use technologies.
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