SMU launches AI research centre; will look at ethics and impact on Singapore’s workforce

To support the work of the Advisory Council on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data and promote thought leadership in the area, SMU officially launched a new Centre for AI and Data Governance. The setting up of the new Centre has been made possible by a major grant of $4.5 million from the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to the SMU School of Law in June 2018. Helming the new Centre as its initial Director is Associate Professor Goh Yihan, Dean of the SMU School of Law. “In this period that is fast influenced by technological disruptions, it is our intent that the research insights generated will inform our teaching, as we aim to future-proof our graduates with a forward-looking curriculum that integrates theory and practice,” said Associate Prof Goh.