Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence in the country's future during his budget address on February 12, while the London-based sales company MSC announced a "No AI Used" certification for its films at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin. These developments reflect the growing impact of AI across various sectors, from national economies to the entertainment industry.
Wong specifically name-dropped DBS and Grab, two of Singapore's largest companies, as role models as the country embraces AI to future-proof its economy, according to Fortune. Singapore is establishing a new AI council, headed by Wong himself, to oversee the development of national AI missions in advanced manufacturing, connectivity, finance, and healthcare. Wong stated that AI "can help us overcome our structural constraints—our limited natural resources, rapidly ageing population, and tight labor market."
Meanwhile, at the EFM, MSC launched its "No AI Used" certification for its entire slate of films, publicly verifying that its movies contain no artificial intelligence, as reported by Variety. The company's initiative included billboards at Potsdamer Platz to promote its key titles.
In other news, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, claimed victory on Friday in the first elections held since the previous government was toppled in a student-led revolution in 2024, according to NPR Politics. Final results were still pending, with the Election Commission expected to announce them in the coming days.
Also, Workday, a human resources software company, saw its founder Aneel Bhusri return as CEO, a move that reflects the belief that only a founder with a personal legacy at stake has the unique vision and authority to steer the ship through difficult waters, according to Fortune. Bhusri's return comes as the company faces challenges in the face of the AI threat squeezing software company stocks.
Finally, a diverse range of events made headlines this week, including Prince Harry's advocacy, a school shooting in Canada, and developments in entertainment and technology, such as Apple's acquisition of "Severance," according to Variety. A significant story involves the CIA's new Mandarin-language recruitment video targeting Chinese military officers, which has heightened tensions with China, leading to Beijing's vow to take measures against foreign espionage.
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