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OpenAI Expands in Asia with New Singapore Office

The new office will serve as a hub for regional partnerships and AI development in the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting Singapore's leadership in technology.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the Microsoft Build conference at the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building in Seattle, Washington.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT on the App Store displayed on a phone screen. The company revealed on Oct. 9 that it's opening an office in Singapore.

Overview

  • OpenAI is opening its second Asian office in Singapore, following its Tokyo launch earlier this year, to meet rising demand for AI tools in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • The Singapore office will function as a regional hub, enhancing relationships with local governments, businesses, and institutions.
  • Oliver Jay, OpenAI's new managing director for international operations, will oversee the company's expansion from Singapore.
  • OpenAI has partnered with AI Singapore, committing $1 million to develop AI resources suited to Southeast Asia's diverse languages and cultures.
  • Singapore's leadership in AI and high per-capita use of ChatGPT underscore its strategic importance for OpenAI's global expansion efforts.