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December 15, 2025
Google DeepMind opens Singapore research lab for Asia-Pacific AI.
Google DeepMind opens a new research lab in Singapore to accelerate the development of frontier AI across the Asia-Pacific region through research, talent, and strategic collaborations.
TL;DR
- Google DeepMind is opening a new research lab in Singapore.
- The expansion aims to advance AI in the Asia-Pacific region by focusing on research, talent, and collaboration.
- The Singapore government's National AI Strategy 2.0 and Smart Nation 2.0 initiatives make it an ideal location.
- The new lab will focus on foundational research, linguistic and cultural inclusivity for Asia Pacific, advancing Gemini, and applying AI across Google products and Cloud.
- Collaboration with government (GovTech, CSA, IMDA), businesses, civil society, and academic institutions is a key aspect.
- Examples of AI impact in Singapore include AlphaFold's use in Parkinson's disease research, an AI agent sandbox for public services, Project Aquarium for Southeast Asian Languages, support for SEA-LION LLMs, AI Pro Plan access for students, and the Google for Startups: AI First accelerator.
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