Most popular GovInsider stories, May 2024
By Si Ying Thian
Here is GovInsider’s May roundup! Dive into the latest in GovTech initiatives, AI advancements, and healthcare innovations. From upskilling no-tech talent to navigating the AI landscape, discover the top five stories shaping the future of governance and technology.
Most popular GovInsider stories, May 2024. Image: Canva.
1. GovTech puts a stake on talents with no tech backgrounds
“If enterprises are paying for your upskilling and willing to place you in the jobs, it shows that they are invested in your career development and this maximises returns on both sides,” says Temus’ Director Marcus Loh.
2. AI v AI: Singapore banks on tech for online safety
CATOS will complement existing regulatory and digital literacy efforts as “another useful tool in [the government]’s arsenal in the battle against online harms,” said Singapore Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo at the launch event.
3. GovTech opens arms to the industry
“Together we can collaborate better to achieve even better outcomes... We have deliberately rebranded this event from industry briefing to industry engagement, to reflect a two-way conversation,” said GovTech Singapore’s chief, Wei Boon Goh.
4. Gen AI in public service – next on the Singapore government’s AI agenda?
Gen AI can supplement the efforts of traditional AI to improve productivity gains for public officers, enhance core government capabilities, and innovate new services for citizens and businesses, shared GovTech Singapore’s deputy chief, Henry Chang, at the recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit.
5. Gen AI for healthcare: Translating code to care
At a recent roundtable hosted by HCLTech and Hospital Management Asia, healthcare technology leaders discussed the path forward for implementing generative AI in the workplace.