Singapore moves to strengthen IP framework amid rise of AI

Singapore is examining its intellectual property framework, as artificial intelligence (AI) raises new questions over copyright, patents and ownership. The government is seeking public views on issues, including whether copyrighted works can be used to train AI and who should be recognised as the creator of AI-assisted work. Law Minister Edwin Tong has also urged businesses to make intangible assets such as data, software and brands a core part of their strategy. CNA speaks to chief executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, Tan Kong Hwee. He says a creator has to give an AI-engine sufficient prompts to shape the final product in a sophisticated manner for a work to be protected under copyright laws.