Singapore has released a framework on how AI can be ethically and responsibly used, which businesses in the Republic and elsewhere can adopt as they grapple with issues that have emerged with new technology. This model framework for AI governance is a “living document” intended to evolve along with the fast-paced changes in a digital economy. It takes in feedback from the industry, and will be tweaked when it gets more views. It was released by Mr S. Iswaran, Minister for Communications and Information, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting which he is attending. The framework is the first in Asia to provide detailed and readily implementable guidance to private sector organisations using AI, said the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Singapore also announced a collaboration with the WEF’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution to further drive AI and data innovation, including engaging organisations to discuss Singapore’s framework and facilitate its adoption.

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