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National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0)
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In brief
National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 is a non-binding national strategy of Singapore, issued by Smart Nation Group / Ministry of Digital Development and Information. It was adopted on 4 December 2023. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Singapore's second national AI strategy, launched under the banner of AI for the public good.
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Smart Nation Group / Ministry of Digital Development and Information
- Adopted
- 4 December 2023
- Official source
- National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0)
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0?
Singapore's second national AI strategy, launched under the banner of AI for the public good. It sets goals of excellence and empowerment and organises work across three systems, ten enablers and fifteen actions covering talent, compute, data, industry adoption, research and governance. A 2026 update set ten refreshed priorities and launched sector AI Missions under the new National AI Council.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Smart Nation Group / Ministry of Digital Development and Information. Oversight: National AI Council (chaired by the Prime Minister since 2026) with Smart Nation Group and MDDI. Stated purpose: Use AI for the public good while building Singapore into a trusted global AI hub.
When do the requirements apply?
2023-12-04: NAIS 2.0 launched by DPM Lawrence Wong; 2026-05-20: Update to the National AI Strategy released with 10 refreshed priorities
Only the announcement or adoption date is recorded from the source; in-force and application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0)
Smart Nation Singapore · 4 Dec 2023 · Tier 1 source
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NAIS 2.0 launched by DPM Lawrence Wong
Smart Nation Singapore · 4 Dec 2023 · Tier 1 source
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Update to the National AI Strategy released with 10 refreshed priorities
Smart Nation Singapore · 20 May 2026 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0” [AIPT-POL-0170, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0170 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0170: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0), Smart Nation Singapore, https://www.smartnation.gov.sg/initiatives/national-ai-strategy/.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_nationalartificialintell,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/singapore-national-artificial-intelligence-strategy-2-0}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/singapore-national-artificial-intelligence-strategy-2-0},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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- — Update to the National AI Strategy released with 10 refreshed priorities
- — NAIS 2.0 launched by DPM Lawrence Wong
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No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Imported from the source-backed legacy dataset (database/data/ai_policies.json); fields limited to what the official source page states. Reviewer to enrich scope, dates and obligations. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 in force?
Not yet. National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 has been adopted (4 December 2023).
Is National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 legally binding?
No. National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Smart Nation Group / Ministry of Digital Development and Information. Oversight: National AI Council (chaired by the Prime Minister since 2026) with Smart Nation Group and MDDI. Stated purpose: Use AI for the public good while building Singapore into a trusted global AI hub.
When does National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 apply?
2023-12-04: NAIS 2.0 launched by DPM Lawrence Wong; 2026-05-20: Update to the National AI Strategy released with 10 refreshed priorities
Where is the official text of National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0?
The official text is published by Smart Nation Singapore at https://www.smartnation.gov.sg/initiatives/national-ai-strategy/ (National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0)). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.