SINGAPORE, March 3 -- Singapore is gearing up for an AI future - and it wants its people to get comfortable with the technology fast.

From the second half of 2026, Singaporeans who enrol in selected SkillsFuture artificial intelligence courses will receive six months of free access to premium AI tools, in a move the government hopes will build confidence and boost adoption.

The announcement was made by Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng during the Ministry of Manpower's budget debate on March 3, The Straits Times reported.

"Like learning a language, developing true fluency in AI comes from consistent use and building confidence through experimentation," Dr Tan told Parliament, adding that subsidised access would make it easier for Singa...