IMDA Issues Guidelines for Generative AI Chatbots to Ensure Transparency, Accountability and Trust
Introduction Generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI“) has steadily found its way into the work processes of commercial organisations, bringing with it a host of questions about how it interacts with existing laws. In particular, as GenAI requires the input of large amounts of data, businesses are concerned about how to navigate the collection and use of […]
Navigating the Collection and Use of Personal Data in Generative AI Development – PDPC Issues Advisory Guidelines
Introduction Generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI“) has steadily found its way into the work processes of commercial organisations, bringing with it a host of questions about how it interacts with existing laws. In particular, as GenAI requires the input of large amounts of data, businesses are concerned about how to navigate the collection and use of […]
CSA Releases Addendum on Securing Agentic AI
Introduction Agentic artificial intelligence (“AI“) is emerging as the next stage in the use of AI systems. A significant development from traditional AI systems, agentic AI systems are capable of planning, performing, critiquing, and iterating across multiple steps to achieve specified objectives with a greater degree of autonomy. While this presents opportunities for increased efficiency […]
PDPC Proposes New Advisory Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in Generative AI
Introduction The rise of generative artificial intelligence (“Gen AI“) has been swift and pervasive, with Gen AI now forming part of the foundational digital infrastructure of both the economic and social spheres. However, with the novel and ever-evolving nature of Gen AI, questions have arisen as to how the development and use of Gen AI […]
IMDA Issues Discussion Paper on Allocation of Legal Responsibility for AI Agents
Executive Summary In May 2026, the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore released a discussion paper examining how liability should be attributed when Artificial Intelligence (“AI“) agents act autonomously, use tools, interact with third parties, and cause harm. Drawing on input from a working group comprising over 20 members of Singapore’s legal community, including Rajah […]
Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI Updated with Case Studies and Best Practices
Executive Summary On 20 May 2026, the Infocomm Media Development Authority announced that the Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI (“Agentic MGF“) has been updated to include: (i) more than ten case studies of real-world agentic deployments that provide practical illustrations on how organisations can operationalise different dimensions of the framework’s recommendations to meet […]
New AI for Enterprise Impact Playbook Developed to Guide Digital Leaders in Navigating AI Adoption
On 21 May 2026, new initiatives were announced to help enterprises adopt artificial intelligence (“AI“) with confidence, strengthen cyber resilience, and future-proof Singapore’s digital infrastructure. New Playbook to Simplify AI Transformation for Digital Leaders The Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA“), together with SkillsFuture Singapore (“SSG“) and Workforce Singapore (“WSG“), has jointly developed a new “AI […]
AI Agents Sandbox: Outcome of Trial and Emerging Considerations
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (“MPA“) has set out a series of initiatives relating to technology and artificial intelligence (“AI“) in the maritime industry. Singapore Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap MPA and the Singapore Maritime Institute launched the new edition of the Singapore Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap. The 2026 roadmap builds on […]
MPA Sets Out AI and Technology Initiatives for Maritime Industry
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (“MPA“) has set out a series of initiatives relating to technology and artificial intelligence (“AI“) in the maritime industry. Singapore Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap MPA and the Singapore Maritime Institute launched the new edition of the Singapore Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap. The 2026 roadmap builds on […]
Singapore Puts Forward New International Standard of Testing for Generative AI Systems
Singapore has put forward a new international standard (ISO/IEC AWI TS 42119-8) (“Testing Standard“) to standardise the testing methodology for Generative Artificial Intelligence (“GenAI“) systems, aimed at strengthening the foundation for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (“AI“) testing. This is the first international standard of its kind for the testing of GenAI systems. With the rapid development […]