Mandating Content Filters and Digital Watermarking for High-risk AI Tools

41 Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether IMDA will mandate content filters and digital watermarking for high-risk AI tools, following the blocking of Grok in Indonesia and Malaysia; and (b) how the Ministry intends to audit AI models accessible in Singapore for compliance with the Model AI Governance Framework.

Mrs Josephine Teo: Testing standards and technical solutions to manage artificial intelligence (AI)-related risks are still developing. Nonetheless, we have consistently emphasised the need for responsible AI development and deployment. We have sought to provide practical support through guidelines, like the Model AI Governance Framework, and testing tools, like AI Verify. We will update our policies as standards and technical safeguards mature.

Singaporeans are protected from online harms through safeguards such as the Codes of Practice for Online Safety and the upcoming Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act. The Member may refer to our previous response to Ms Cassandra Lee's Parliamentary Question on safeguards for users of Grok's app delivered at the 3 February 2026 Parliament Sitting. [Please refer to ​"Safeguards to Prevent Harm to Vulnerable Users of Gen AI Chatbot App", Official Report, 3 February 2026, Vol 96, Issue 15, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]