Laurence Liew
Director of AI Innovation, AI SingaporeLaurence Liew is a pioneering figure in Singapore’s AI landscape who serves as the Director of AI Innovation at AI Singapore. With over 30 years of experience in technology leadership, he drives national initiatives that are transforming Singapore into a leading AI-First nation. Internationally, he co-chairs the Global Partnership on AI’s (GPAI) Innovation and Commercialisation Working Group, focusing on AI adoption by SMEs globally. His expertise has led multiple countries to adopt AI Singapore’s programs through the AIAP-X initiative. He is also the author of “AI-First Nation: A Blueprint for Policy Makers and Organisation Leaders”.
Articles by Laurence Liew
Technology
Winning the AI race without an OpenAI
Countries don’t need to build the next OpenAI to lead in AI. The real advantage lies in embedding AI across the economy, institutions and public services faster than everyone else, argue researchers Laurence Liew and Willie Shi.
Laurence Liew, Willie Jianzheng Shi
02 Jul 2026