OPENAI's launch of ChatGPT in 2022 sparked global interest in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This surge includes the development of Large Language Models (LLMs) by not only companies, but also governments in order to enhance national competitiveness, ensure data sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign AI systems.

AI adoption in Southeast Asia is accelerating, with the region's AI market projected to grow at 27.71 percent annually (Compound Annual Growth Rate 2025-2030), reaching a market volume of $30.3 billion. However, a truly collaborative LLM reflecting the region's diverse linguistic and cultural landscape has yet to emerge. AI Singapore's (AISG) Southeast Asian Languages in One Network (SEA-LION) marks a significant step in this.

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