Digital & technology

1,803 debates and bills about digital & technology

10 Sep 2026

Clarification by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information

Corrected submarine cable disruption estimate: 150–200 accidental fishing/anchor incidents yearly.
Singapore's connectivity stays resilient through diverse international links.
IMDA leads ASEAN cable group, boosting regional protection, repair, and information sharing.

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10 Sep 2026

Funding for AI-Generated Singapore National Day Films and Policy on Supporting Gen-AI Creative Work

No government funding was provided for the two AI-generated National Day films.
Using generative AI does not itself decide funding eligibility.
Projects are assessed against each funding scheme's objectives and criteria.

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10 Sep 2026

Government and Commercial Data Compromised in LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack and Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Hackers compromised LiteLLM using stolen login details to inject malicious code into updates.
GovTech identified one affected account; no Government or personal data was stolen or compromised.
Commercial entities must self-check; advisory issued; Government continues improving supply chain attack defenses.

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10 Sep 2026

Singapore's Position on Joining WAICO, Implications of Pax Silica Signatory Status and ASEAN Consensus on AI Governance Initiatives

Minister referred to previous parliamentary reply on Singapore's strategic position on WAICO and Pax Silica.
No new details provided on joining WAICO or ASEAN consensus on AI governance initiatives.

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10 Sep 2026

Protecting Against Unauthorised AI-generated Likeness in Advertisements and Operationalising Online Safety Commission's Mandate over Inauthentic Material Abuse

ASAS requires advertisers to disclose AI use and obtain consent; complaints-based enforcement can amend or withdraw ads.
New codes under Online Criminal Harms Act mandate identity verification and prompt removal of scam impersonation ads.
OSC currently covers five severe harms; inauthentic material abuse powers will be implemented progressively later.

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10 Sep 2026

Stepping Up of Surveillance and Enforcement Actions against Online Investment Scams

New codes require messaging platforms to alert users to unknown contacts and block unlicensed financial ads.
Police can direct platforms to restrict scam content, including fake investment learning communities.
Banks add cooling periods and friction on high-value transfers to curb scam losses.

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10 Sep 2026

Usage and Adoption of Voice-to-text, Speech Recognition and Multimodal AI Tools

Government does not centrally track senior adoption rates of voice-to-text and AI tools.
Supports Singapore-developed SEA-LION and MERaLiON for local linguistic and cultural context.
MERaLiON powers empathetic voice assistants to help Lions Befrienders engage seniors.

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10 Sep 2026

Guidelines for Institutes of Higher Learning on Use of AI-writing Detection Tools

Ministry does not mandate common guidelines; IHLs have aligned policies governing AI use in assessments.
Students are clearly informed of AI use rules and can appeal via established processes.
AI detection scores alone do not determine misconduct; educators review evidence and use professional judgement.

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10 Sep 2026

Safeguards for Use of Wearable Devices that Covertly Record or Apply Facial Recognition to Individuals in Public Spaces

Existing laws already govern covert recording and facial recognition wearables.
Government monitors foreign regulations and evolving risks.
Frameworks will be reviewed as technology and safeguards develop.

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10 Sep 2026

Screen-free Children: Reclaiming Childhood in the Artificial Intelligence Era

Motion urges reclaiming childhood from screens via affordable community play, better playgrounds, and stronger social media safeguards.
Recommends a National Childhood Framework for cross-Ministry coordination.
Government agrees, citing existing efforts like Grow Well SG and community programmes.

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10 Sep 2026

Adapting Shared Responsibility Principles Framework to Authorised-transfer Scams

SRF is unsuitable for authorised-transfer scams like investment fraud, as these involve self-effected transfers.
Government relies on messaging platform safeguards, bank cooling periods, and public education.
MAS will keep reviewing measures against evolving deepfake scam tactics.

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10 Sep 2026

Effectiveness of Age-assurance Requirements for Social Media Services

Minister deferred specifics to written reply; platform negotiations ongoing, citing mature age-assurance technologies.
Youth engagement showed support for tiered safeguards rather than total exclusion; feedback will shape framework.

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10 Sep 2026

Monitoring Uptake and Youth-safety Risks of Emerging Social Apps

IMDA monitors app trends; regulates only services with significant reach and clearly flagged safety risks.
Egregious content like suicide advocacy can be blocked from Singapore users regardless of designation.
Parents get guidance via Screen Smart campaign and Digital for Life portal; multi-pronged whole-of-society approach.

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9 Sep 2026