Singapore's Minister Highlights Need for AI Governance Framework

Josephine Teo, Singapore's Digital Development Minister, emphasized the necessity of an international framework for AI governance. Speaking at the Reuters NEXT conference, Teo expressed optimism about AI but highlighted the urgency of establishing specific laws to combat deepfakes, particularly during elections.

Singapore's Digital Development Minister, Josephine Teo, has warned that the absence of an internationally agreed framework for artificial intelligence (AI) governance could result in a 'messy' future.

In an interview during the Reuters NEXT conference in Singapore, Teo conveyed a sense of excitement rather than concern about AI's potential, but stressed the importance of enacting specific laws to tackle deepfakes in the electoral process.

She underscored the need for legislation to ensure AI's responsible use, particularly through stringent measures against disinformation tactics like deepfakes.

(With inputs from agencies.)