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Welcome to Smart Recs – where we recommend books and films to enjoy in your free time! Our book recommendation for July is ‘The Secret Life of Data’ – a gripping read on the opportunities and risks in the age of #data surveillance and #GenerativeAI. The book explores how data can be used in unforeseen ways in a data-driven world, potentially affecting everything from our personal lives to political systems. ‘The Secret Life of Data’ urges us to consider the impact of our current digital frenzy and proposes "slow fixes" like creating effective regulations and fostering ethical practices. By being aware of how data can be used, we can play an active role in shaping how #technology influences our lives and the world at large! Borrow the book from National Library Board here: https://lnkd.in/gTYgzkz5 Book cover: MIT Press #SmartNationSG #SmartRecs #BookoftheMonth

Shiploads of manual work? Not anymore! 🚢 As the government agency overseeing Singapore’s maritime trade, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) processes over 12,000 statutory certificate renewals every year, which translates to a mountain of documents with disparate layouts for MPA officers to sift through. To shorten processing time, AI Engineer Sheila Teo and her team participated in the AI Trailblazers initiative and built 2 products – DocuMind and DocuMatch. As part of the initiative, the MPA team attended a one-day product workshop and were provided access to a Generative AI cloud platform that complies with Government data classification requirements, as well as technical experts that offered valuable advice to better their solution. This reduced DocuMind’s time-to-market greatly. Using multi-modal Large Language Models (LLMs), DocuMind automatically extracts data from ship insurance documents of any format, while DocuMatch verifies the information extracted by DocuMind against MPA databases. The 2 products have an accuracy rate of >95%, compared to 30% using commercial Optical Character Recognition products. They have also cut turnaround time for statutory certificate renewals from 3 working days to 3 minutes, saving MPA 270 man-days per year compared with manual document verification!  Sheila and her team plan to expand DocuMind’s use across MPA for larger-scale processes such as electronic port clearance, which involves about 190,000 applications annually. This forward-thinking approach shows how #AI can be harnessed to benefit both public agencies and industry stakeholders! 📷: Port of Singapore photo by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) #SmartNationSG #AITrailblazers #GenerativeAI #DigitalGovernment

🌍 Singapore is well-placed to play a pivotal role in deep-tech innovation! In an exclusive interview with CNA, Bill Gates praised Singapore's potential as a global incubator for climate technology. 🌱    #SmartNation #DeepTech #Innovation #ClimateChange #BillGates #Singapore 

📢 We’re embarking on a new chapter in our commitment to build a thriving #digital future for all! As of today, the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) is now officially known as the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI). This change reflects the increasingly important and central role of MDDI in driving digital #innovation to benefit our businesses and citizens. Let’s work together to harness #technology for the public good! 👏 #SmartNationSG #DigitalSociety #DigitalEconomy MinistryofDigitalDevelopmentandInformation #MDDI

Who would have thought of using #AI to create the perfect kaya toast? Discover the myriad uses of AI in this new book on Singapore's AI stories. #SmartNationSG

Join the ‘Build for Good’ hackathon to build #tech solutions to benefit the community! Through the month-long hackathon, you’ll get to: 🙋♀️ Deepen your understanding of social issues through conversations with experts from the public, private, and non-profit sectors 💡 Receive mentorship from tech professionals 🔍 Refine your solution through workshops, consultations, and user testing 🎙 Showcase your MVP to government and industry leaders Winning teams will receive up to S$20,000 each to develop, pilot, and launch their solutions during an 8-week accelerator programme. Find out more at build.gov.sg Hurry before applications close on 14 July, Sunday, 2359 hrs. This hackathon is organised by Open Government Products (OGP), in partnership with the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO).

Singapore continues to blaze the trail in #innovation – securing the top spot in the International Monetary Fund‘s (IMF) inaugural #AI Preparedness Index! 🎉 This prestigious ranking reflects our nation's dedication to creating a thriving AI ecosystem. From robust infrastructure to a skilled workforce, we are well-positioned to harness the power of AI for positive change. Our journey doesn’t stop here! We will continue supporting our businesses in leveraging AI, fostering a future-ready workforce, and developing guidelines to ensure the responsible use of AI. Read more at https://lnkd.in/guDBPdse #SmartNationSG #AIPreparednessIndex

Now in its 13th edition, #IP Week @ SG 2024 brings together innovators, policymakers, business leaders and legal experts, to discuss cutting-edge issues surrounding IP and its impact on the ecosystem. Lined up from 27 to 28 August are programmes such as the Global Forum on Intellectual Property, the WIPO-IPOS IP for Innovation Awards 2024, and an IP Marketplace where participants get to connect with like-minded peers. Find out more at go.gov.sg/ipweek2024 Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) #SmartNationSG #IntellectualProperty

Welcome to Smart Recs – where we recommend books and films to enjoy in your free time!   Our pick for June is ‘The Matrix’ – the first instalment of the highly-acclaimed sci-fi action film series!   Living in a simulated reality, hacker Neo stumbles upon a dark truth. Morpheus, a rebel leader, offers Neo a choice: stay blissfully ignorant or fight for a harsh truth.   Choosing the red pill, Neo awakens in a real world ravaged by machines. As he discovers his extraordinary abilities, will Neo embrace his destiny as ‘The One’ and free humanity from the Matrix, or watch the world crumble?   With mind-bending action scenes, ‘The Matrix’ raises profound questions about the nature of reality and the influence of technology on human perception – a poignant reminder that when used wisely, #technology is a powerful tool that can help us break free from limitations and build a better world.   Film poster: Warner Bros.   #SmartNationSG #SmartRecs #SciFi #TheMatrix

Driverless road sweepers could soon be cleaning our streets. Exciting times for smart city solutions! #SmartNationSG