Embracing Technology

Making Technology Work for Our People

Last updated 24 August 2026

Photos Credit: Synapxe & Ministry of Digital Development and Information

We will not embrace new technologies blindly. We will anticipate the risks, and put appropriate safeguards in place. And we will always ensure that people remain in control.

— Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance

At National Day Rally (NDR) 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the Government will embrace new technology, while putting safeguards in place and ensuring that people will always remain at the centre.

What Does This Mean for You?

For All Singaporeans

In transport, more Autonomous Vehicles will be progressively scaled up to help ease manpower constraints, meet growing transport needs and keep services reliable.
In healthcare,
- Eligible Singaporeans will have access to personalised, AI-generated exercise plans through Healthier SG.
- Singaporeans will have access to more accurate disease detection, such as cancers.

For Workers

Workers affected by technological change will be provided with retraining and support to transition into new opportunities.

For Parents and Youth

The minimum age of 13 years old for social media users will be enforced on social media platforms.
Social media platforms required to put in place stronger safeguards to ensure that users aged 13 to under 18 have safe experiences on their platforms.