Singapore pushes trusted AI governance with KPMG AI centre
New AI initiative in Singapore focuses on trust, governance, workforce inclusion and responsible AI deployment.
Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information has highlighted trust and accountability as key factors in AI adoption during the launch of KPMG’s new Trusted AI Centre of Excellence. Minister of State Jasmin Lau said governments and businesses should ensure AI adoption benefits workers, citizens, and smaller enterprises alongside larger organisations.
The new centre will focus on AI governance, monitoring systems, and AI-related assurance processes as organisations deploy increasingly advanced AI models. KPMG said it is using AI tools internally across audit, tax, and advisory services before broader deployment to clients.
Singapore also reiterated its goal of strengthening its role in regional AI governance and standards development. Officials highlighted efforts involving ASEAN cooperation, AI testing capabilities, and governance initiatives such as AI Verify. According to officials, transparency, explainability, and accountability will remain important factors influencing public confidence in AI systems.
The discussions also reflected broader concerns about AI-related economic disruption, governance challenges, and public trust. Officials noted that businesses and workers continue to face uncertainty regarding AI governance, compliance, and the economic effects of AI adoption.
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