Singapore and Rwanda have introduced the world’s first AI Playbook for Small States to shape inclusive global discourse on harnessing the potential of AI. First announced at the Asia Tech x Singapore Summit 2024 on 30 May 2024, the AI Playbook is developed by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in collaboration with Rwanda’s Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation, with consultations taking place with Digital Forum of Small States (“Digital FOSS”) members since the start of the year.

The Playbook addresses common challenges small states face in adopting and harnessing the potential of AI, such as availability of resources and funding, access to data and AI talent, fostering a trusted environment such as developing holistic frameworks and practical testing tools such as AI Verify.

Given the rapidly evolving nature of AI, the Playbook is shaped as a living document that continuously pulls together the collective experiences and strategies from small states.

More information and the AI Playbook itself can be found in the following links.