Singapore backs international call for greater frontier AI safeguards
Prime Minster Lawrence Wong and more than 20 other world leaders have signed a joint statement calling for companies, nations and UN member states to implement AI safety measures.
Singapore has expressed support for an international call from over 20 world leaders advocating for enhanced safety measures for frontier artificial intelligence (AI). Prime Minister Lawrence Wong joined Norway's Jonas Gahr Støre and Finland's Alexander Stubb in signing a joint statement on AI safety. The statement emphasizes the need for companies and nations to implement robust AI safety protocols, including mandatory pre-deployment testing and independent evaluations by qualified assessors with adequate access to evaluate risks.
Leaders also urged greater cooperation and transparency among governments and regional organizations regarding frontier AI. This includes developing and coordinating common standards, sharing information about serious safety incidents, and ensuring all regions have access to necessary scientific capacity and evaluation expertise.
Singapore's AI Safety Institute has been recognized for its role in developing evaluation tools and best practices for AI safety. The institute's efforts align with the global call for stronger safeguards, reflecting the importance of advancing AI safety alongside technological progress.
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