MP Tin Pei Ling has proposed a national digital identity registry for AI agents in Singapore, allowing organisations to verify their identities, authority, and accountability.
Singapore Member of Parliament Tin Pei Ling has proposed creating a national digital identity infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, including a registry that allows organisations to verify an agent’s identity and the authority it has been given.
Speaking in Parliament on 4 November, Tin said the growing autonomy of AI agents requires new approaches to governance and accountability. Unlike conventional software, AI agents can act on behalf of individuals and organisations, making it important to establish who is responsible for their actions and what they are authorised to do.
Her proposal envisages an open and trusted registry similar to Singpass, where an agent’s identity is linked to the team or organisation accountable for it. Other parties would be able to check the agent’s identity and mandate, while any material change to its authorised responsibilities would require fresh, documented approval.
Tin also proposed introducing “biometric passporting” for AI agents and building the registry on open, interoperable standards. This would allow Singapore’s system to connect with similar infrastructure in other jurisdictions, supporting the recognition of AI agents across different organisations and platforms.
In response, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Minister-in-charge of GovTech Jasmin Lau said the Government agreed with the objectives behind Tin’s proposal. She said it also aimed to create an environment where AI agents could interact securely and seamlessly across organisations and platforms.
The proposal comes as AI agents take on increasingly complex tasks, including financial transactions and interactions with digital services.
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