Singapore introduces model governance framework for agentic AI

26 Jan 2026

On 22 January 2026, Singapore published the Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI ("MGFA"), ensuring that Singapore’s AI regulatory strategy keeps pace with the latest technological developments. AI agents can take autonomous actions, adapt to new information, and interact with other agents and systems to complete tasks on behalf of humans. While this promises greater efficiency, the increased capabilities of AI agents also introduce new risks that we must manage.

In this legal update, Head of TMT Lim Chong Kin and Director Cheryl Seah explore key issues in the MGFA: (a) what is agentic AI; (b) what are the risks associated with its use; and (c) what steps/best practices does the MFGA recommend for organisations deploying agentic AI to manage the risks (including the potential allocation of liability across developers, vendors and customers); and (d) what can organisations do now.

Please click here to read the update.