Singapore is slowly emerging as a neutral ground for AI companies, offering an alternative place to build without worrying about US or Chinese regulations (Reuters)
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Regulatory non-alignment is becoming a competitive advantage—Singapore turning into AI neutral ground gives founders and infra players a third jurisdictional rail beyond US vs China. If your roadmap depends on cross-border data, dual-use models, or Chinese customers, you now need a Singapore scenario in your entity, hiring, and data residency planning.
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