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Singapore tightens rules governing critical services sectors to counter AI cyberthreats

Speaking at the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel Forum on July 22, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said Singapore needs to strengthen its baseline defence and deny cyberattackers an easy win.

ST Explains: When must firms inform customers about using their personal data for AI training?

From July 20, organisations in Singapore will need to inform consumers when they use personal data to train generative artificial intelligence models.

AI-specific notifications mandatory for firms using personal data to train AI models: PDPC

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo announcing the new measure at the Singapore Data Festival on July 20.

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GovTech’s restructuring reflects what is expected of agile tech teams

GovTech’s restructuring will cut 7 to 9 percent of roles over the next two years.

AI now carries out cyberattacks with little human input: Report

Check Point Research vice-president Lotem Finkelstein said regulation alone is not enough to prevent risky AI interactions.

Three in five S’pore PMETs not confident in identifying AI-generated misinformation: Poll

Reading can help to widen perspectives and combat AI-generated misinformation, said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam at the launch of Read to Lead: Building an AI-Ready Mind on July 14.

Singapore proposes mandatory notification when firms use personal data for AI training

The proposed guidelines are among the key priorities of Denise Wong, who took over as PDPC’s fifth commissioner in April 2026.

AI models tuned to S’pore patients’ clinical data being built under new national drive

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced the new initiative at the NCS Impact 2026 conference on July 9.

Virtual telcos bundle mobile plans with access to paid AI models for as low as $8 a month

Telcos are beginning to offer access to premium AI features to incentivise customers to use their plans.

Free AI courses for 60,000 accounting, finance professionals in S’pore under national programme

Second Minister for Finance and National Development Indranee Rajah speaking during ISCA’s annual dinner on July 3.

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