Singapore PM flags AI risks at NDR 2026, calls for safeguards and age verification on social media

At the 2026 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned of 'unsettling' risks posed by AI and announced that social media platforms will be required to verify users' ages more robustly. He indicated that minimum age limits could be raised beyond 13 if platforms fail to implement adequate safeguards. The speech signals Singapore's intent to regulate technology proactively rather than reactively.