Singapore Model Framework
The most exported soft-law package in AI governance — companies and mid-size jurisdictions adopt Singapore's frameworks as practical baselines, making IMDA a standards-setter beyond its size.
What it is
Singapore's nine-dimension governance framework for generative AI (accountability, data, trusted development, incident reporting, testing, security, provenance, safety R&D, public good) paired with the AI Verify testing toolkit and Project Moonshot for LLM evaluation.
Who is affected
The most exported soft-law package in AI governance — companies and mid-size jurisdictions adopt Singapore's frameworks as practical baselines, making IMDA a standards-setter beyond its size.
Key obligations
- Voluntary: governance dimensions, testing and evaluation practices, provenance measures
Recent signals
Singapore launches the Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI
IMDA's guide covers bounding agent risk, human accountability, technical controls and end-user responsibility. Version 1.5 followed on 20 May 2026.
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