Amid recent advances, especially in Generative AI, we refreshed our National AI Strategy in 2023. Guided by the vision AI for the Public Good, for Singapore and the World, our second National AI Strategy outlines how we will achieve our vision for Singapore to be a place where AI serves as a force for good, and where we harness AI to uplift and empower our people and businesses.
Name in original language
National AI Strategy 2.0
Initiative overview
The recent breakthroughs in AI demand a renewed focus by Singapore to refine our national strategies for AI:Greater capabilities. AI is now more powerful and accessible. We therefore need to work with producers and users of AI in a more concerted manner, because responsible development and deployment do not happen by chance.Greater concerns. There are growing concerns over the safety and security risks of AI, particularly Generative AI models. These range from fears over malicious attacks on AI models, to the current inscrutability of large language models (LLMs), which calls into question the validity, credibility, and legality of their output. Such concerns have garnered attention from many around the world.There are also new competitive realities around AI:Resources and talent for AI are scarce. These are concentrated within a few companies and countries, intensifying economic competition, as well as geostrategic and resilience risks.Other smaller countries are also moving quickly to attract AI investments and talent. While acquisitions for AI may be costly, they can confer enduring value and deepen capabilities, if properly integrated within the ecosystem.We will therefore make three shifts from our first National AI Strategy:From Opportunity to Necessity. People must know AI, not just see it as a good to have. We need both technical experts and savvy users to maximise AI's potential for Singapore.From Local to Global. Our people and businesses should operate with the ambition to be world-leading in AI. Singapore should be well-connected to global innovation networks, working with the best to overcome complex challenges surrounding AI today (e.g. energy, data, and ethics). Singapore must contribute to AI breakthroughs and products that the world values.From Projects to Systems. For AI to have widespread and positive impact on our economy and society, Singapore has to move beyond flagship National AI Projects. We will take a systems approach, bringing together stakeholders within and outside Singapore to add to our resources, capabilities, and infrastructure, accelerate the exchange of ideas, and administer AI-enabled solutions at scale.The initiative has the following objectives:1. Excellence. Singapore will selectively develop peaks of excellence in AI, to advance the field and maximise value creation.2. Empowerment. We will raise up individuals, businesses, and communities to use AI with confidence, discernment, and trust.
Who has primary responsibility for developing the national AI strategy?
Ministry
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)
Who has primary responsibility to implementing the national strategy?
Ministry
Name of responsible organisation for strategy implementation (in English)
Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)
Budget information available?
Not available
To what extent do you have mechanisms or other efforts to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation and monitoring?
Stakeholder consultation(s) and other engagement.
Has this initiative been evaluated?
Yes
Are evaluation results public?
No
