Singapore seeks input on the governance framework for generative AI
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and AI Verify Foundation have jointly proposed a draft Model Governance Framework for Generative AI. The framework aims to set guidelines for responsible development and deployment of Generative AI technologies.
On 16 January 2024, Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority and AI Verify Foundation released a draft Model Governance Framework for Generative AI. It calls upon all major stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, the research community, and the general public, to collaboratively contribute to a responsible AI landscape.
This framework introduces nine key dimensions:
- Accountability: Incentivize responsibility along the AI development chain.
- Data: Ensure quality and fairness in data use, especially for contentious data.
- Trusted Development and Deployment: Prioritize transparency and industry best practices.
- Incident Reporting: Establish structures for timely reporting and continuous improvement.
- Testing and Assurance: Encourage third-party testing for trust-building.
- Security: Adapt existing frameworks to address new threat vectors.
- Content Provenance: Enhance transparency in AI-generated content.
- Safety and Alignment R&D: Accelerate global cooperation for improved model alignment.
- AI for Public Good: Focus on uplifting individuals and businesses through responsible AI access, public sector adoption, worker upskilling, and sustainable development.
This framework underscores a commitment to responsible governance, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and security in the dynamic landscape of generative AI.
