MDDI's Response to PQ on Extending Model AI Governance Framework and AI Verify to Cover Agentic AI Systems

Parliament Sitting on 5 August 2026

Question for Oral Answer

*95. Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether the Model AI Governance Framework and AI Verify are being extended to cover agentic AI systems that act autonomously without human review of individual decisions; (b) what standard of care applies to deployers of such systems; and (c) whether the Ministry will move from voluntary to mandatory requirements for high-consequence deployments.

Answer

Guidance for developers of agentic AI systems may be found in the Model Governance Framework for Agentic AI which the Government released in January 2026.

Human and organisational accountability is central to Singapore’s AI governance approach. The Framework makes clear that organisations deploying AI should establish clear governance structures with designated oversight roles. They should also ensure meaningful human accountability, and implement risk management processes and controls, commensurate with the AI system’s risks and level of autonomy.

As for whether tighter AI governance requirements may be introduced, the member may refer to MDDI’s reply to Mr Alex Yeo’s parliamentary question on 7 July 2026, which addressed the regulation of high-risk AI deployments.

*Converted to written answer