Singapore has unveiled the world’s first Testing Starter Kit for Generative AI (GenAI) applications, marking a major step in the global drive towards safe and responsible AI deployment. Developed by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the AI Verify Foundation, the kit builds on insights from Singapore’s Global AI Assurance Pilot, and aims to serve as a practical roadmap for businesses looking to mitigate the risks of deploying GenAI.
Announced at the ATxSummit 2025, the flagship event of Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG), the initiative affirms Singapore’s ambition to establish itself as a global hub for AI governance and innovation. The Testing Starter Kit is now open for industry consultation.
The Global AI Assurance Pilot, launched in February this year, brought together 16 specialist AI testers and 17 companies from 10 industries – including finance, healthcare and the public sector -to test real-world GenAI deployments. A key insight from the pilot was that GenAI risks are highly context-specific, and that technical testing must be adapted across different use cases, languages, industries and cultures. The pilot found that involving subject matter experts throughout the application lifecycle is essential for accurate and responsible deployment.
“Singapore is not only advancing AI capabilities, but also ensuring that these technologies are developed and deployed responsibly, for the benefit of all,” said Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, who announced the initiatives.
The Testing Starter Kit provides businesses with a step-by-step guide on identifying and testing for risks such as hallucinations, content safety, data leakage and adversarial prompt attacks. It is supported by tools like Project Moonshot, which helps companies implement the testing protocols in practice. IMDA intends to evolve the kit in response to emerging technologies and new risk scenarios.
In a move to expand its international AI footprint, AI Singapore (AISG) announced a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to boost AI literacy in six developing nations. This collaboration extends AISG’s AI for Good programme – which began in 2024 – to a global scale, aiming to bridge the AI literacy divide and promote inclusive digital development.
Singapore’s focus on inclusive AI was also evident at the AI Student Developer Conference (AISDC), which brought over 1,000 students and 60 industry partners together in a two-day AI innovation showcase. A key event was the National AI Student Challenge, which included participants from six ASEAN nations, demonstrating Singapore’s commitment to nurturing a regional pipeline of AI talent.
At a related panel, Women in Tech, Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam highlighted the role of women leaders in shaping future-ready communities. Sharing the stage with leaders from Trip.com, Singtel and DBS, she underscored the importance of inclusive leadership in building sustainable tech ecosystems.
