MiroMind Singapore AGI Research 2026: Shanda’s Strategic Relocation from Shanghai
MiroMind, Shanda Group's AI lab, relocates its AGI research to Singapore from Shanghai. Explore how geopolitical tensions and regulatory compliance are reshaping global AI hubs.
The exodus of high-end AI research from mainland China is gaining momentum. MiroMind, the frontier research lab under the Shanda Group, has asked its Shanghai-based staff to relocate to Singapore. It's a move that underscores the growing difficulty of conducting fundamental AI breakthroughs within the shifting regulatory boundaries of the U.S. and China.
MiroMind Singapore AGI Research Pivot
According to sources cited by SCMP, Shanda announced a reorganization on January 21, 2026, stating that its research on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) would now be exclusively centered in the city-state. While the Singapore hub focuses on fundamental breakthroughs, other subsidiaries will handle localized AI applications in China. This mirrors the strategy of startup Manus, which pulled out of China last year.
Compliance as a Geopolitical Shield
The relocation isn't just about talent; it's about survival in a fragmented global market. Shanda framed the decision as a commitment to a global governance framework that prioritizes transparency. By moving AGI research to Singapore, the company can better access overseas clients, high-end computing resources, and international funding that might otherwise be restricted by U.S.-China tensions.
MiroMind operates within a global governance framework that prioritises transparency and strict adherence to evolving localised regulatory standards.
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