Betting big on small AI
Thailand is keen to leverage small artificial intelligence (AI) to create a big impact in many sectors.
The Bangkok Post Business reports that Thai officials are actively promoting the use of small AI solutions to help SMEs improve efficiency and competitiveness across various sectors. Small AI refers to applications designed to solve specific practical problems, using less data, computing power, and money than large, general-purpose systems.
The Finance Minister has emphasized the potential of small AI to enhance the production and living quality of farmers, while the Trade Policy and Strategy Office's director-general highlighted its importance for SMEs in agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. The Commerce Ministry aims to encourage SMEs to adopt small AI tools for tasks such as market analysis, demand prediction, order management, and international communication.
The Thai government's interest in small AI is driven by the need to address productivity challenges as the population ages and firms face increased competition. The World Bank also supports small AI solutions as affordable tools that can help bridge development gaps and promote economic growth, particularly in sectors like tourism and healthcare.
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