OpenAI announced its entry into the Singapore market, planning to establish a regional office for the Asia-Pacific by the end of the year

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfundinsider, the artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced its entry into the Singapore market and plans to establish a regional office for the Asia-Pacific in the local area within the year. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that Singapore's leading position in the field of artificial intelligence and its potential to address social challenges are the main reasons for the company's decision to set up operations there.

According to OpenAI data, Singapore is one of the countries with the highest per capita usage rate of ChatGPT globally, with the number of weekly active users doubling since the beginning of this year. To support this growth, OpenAI will form a team in Singapore as a hub to serve clients and partners in the Asia-Pacific region.

The company also announced a partnership with AI Singapore, committing to invest up to $1 million to develop resources and open datasets suitable for Southeast Asia's diverse languages and cultures. OpenAI has appointed Oliver Jay as Managing Director of International Business, responsible for global expansion affairs.