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‘No boom is forever’: Singapore must seize AI opportunity before correction, says PM Wong
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points More information on the Prime Minister's comments can be found in the original report, which provides additional context on his speech at the conference. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke at the Forbes Global CEO Conference, discussing the opportunity presented by artificial intelligence.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke at the Forbes Global CEO Conference, discussing the opportunity presented by artificial intelligence. He cautioned that the current boom in AI may not last forever, emphasizing the need to seize the opportunity before a correction occurs.
The Prime Minister also addressed the risks associated with powerful and autonomous AI systems, noting the potential for these systems to go rogue. He spoke about how countries should deal with this risk, although further details on his remarks are available from the source.
More information on the Prime Minister's comments can be found in the original report, which provides additional context on his speech at the conference.
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