In 2015, in an office in Silicon Valley, several idealistic technical and academic experts, along with investors holding substantial funds, gathered together, vowing to change the world through technology and deciding to establish OpenAI, a nonprofit organization.

As we all know, ChatGPT has become a global sensation, but maintaining its original intentions amidst its fame has proven challenging.

Altman, with a stronger entrepreneurial mindset, is inclined and committed to transforming OpenAI from a nonprofit to a hybrid structure company. The original team of pure academics and tech enthusiasts felt disappointed, and after several rounds of negotiations, a large number of key members and veterans left the company.

Despite the resistance, progress continues. Sam Altman continues to lead OpenAI forward –

Following Altman's visit to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's headquarters in Taiwan, China, late last month to explore chip manufacturing, this month, he quickly approved the establishment of an office in Singapore.

This is OpenAI's recognition of the market potential in the Asia-Pacific region and a crucial step in Altman's global expansion ambitions.

Alright, that's the background chatter. Now, let's get to the news –

OpenAI recently announced a significant move: plans to establish an office in Singapore by the end of 2024.

This is a shared recognition of the market potential in the Asia-Pacific region by both OpenAI and Altman.

The choice of Singapore as the location is multifaceted.

As a technology hub in the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore boasts an excellent geographical location, world-class infrastructure, and a deep pool of talent. The significant proportion of foreign professionals holding Employment Passes (EPs) in Singapore's population structure underscores the country's attractiveness to talent.

Singapore's affinity for AI is evident. The government has launched the National AI Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0), and Singapore is one of the countries with the highest per capita usage of ChatGPT, demonstrating the widespread acceptance and demand for AI services locally.

Singapore's data center sector is growing rapidly, with nearly half of the data center capacity in Southeast Asia, providing critical infrastructure for the digital economy.

The business environment in Singapore, which strongly supports technological innovation, is also a factor in OpenAI's choice of location.

Currently, OpenAI has begun recruiting team members in Singapore, covering areas such as technology research and development, marketing and promotion, and customer service.

The Singapore office will play a vital role in strengthening relationships with local and regional governments, businesses, and institutions.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed a positive view on the decision to establish an office in Singapore.

This is also a significant step in his controversial transformation of OpenAI into a profit-making organization.