NDR 2026: People must remain in control as AI advances, says PM Wong

Singapore will not embrace new technologies blindly and will put appropriate safeguards in place as AI becomes more capable, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 23). He said Singapore will also work with countries and companies to build coalitions around practical safeguards, while ensuring that people remain in control. #NDR2026 #sgnews #singapore Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia