Gov’t studies AI ‘nutrition labels’ to guide users: Teo

Proposed disclosures would set out an application’s intended use and limits.

Singapore is studying disclosure labels for artificial intelligence (AI) applications by engaging application developers on what they can show users without revealing proprietary information.

The proposed disclosure would be similar to “nutrition labels,” setting out what an application is designed for, what it is not meant to do, and how users should approach its limitations, said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.

“Just like when you buy a loaf of bread in a shop, it tells you exactly what is in the bread,” Teo said at the Asia Economic Summit on 17 June.

She said the government is seeking industry feedback on what a responsible disclosure format should look like, with the framework likely to begin voluntarily.

“We can then assess whether it is useful and effective, before we consider the next steps,” Teo added.

The issue has become more urgent as AI applications reach millions of users across different sectors.

“Today, AI is reaching the hands, the heads, and the hearts of millions of people, and we are not really sure whether it has been properly tested,” Teo said.

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