Singapore asks major AI firms for faster disclosure of security incidents
Minister K Shanmugam says Singapore wants near-real-time transparency and earlier notification to governments as AI-related cyber risks grow.
Singapore has asked major technology firms, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Amazon, for near-real-time transparency when AI-related incidents occur and earlier notification to governments, minister K Shanmugam said on 13 October at Singapore International Cyber Week. The request could give governments more time to respond to emerging cyber threats.
Shanmugam said the companies had generally expressed an attitude of cooperation, but discussions were still under way. He did not announce a binding commitment or a new reporting requirement.
Why Singapore is seeking earlier alerts
In his opening address, Shanmugam cited Australia's disclosure last month that an AI agent had gained unauthorized access to non-public data on a government portal. He described AI-enabled cyber threats as an emerging concern.
Sources and context
- Singapore asks major tech firms for full transparency, quicker information-sharing amid AI risks: ShanmugamCNA
- Singapore International Cyber Week – Opening address by Mr K Shanmugam, Senior Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security, and Minister for Home AffairsSingapore Ministry of Home Affairs
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