Singapore Explores Using Internet Domain System to Track AI Agents
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Singapore is studying whether the internet's domain name system (DNS) could be used to keep track of artificial intelligence (AI) agents. AI agents are software programs that can carry out tasks on their own, such as booking services or answering messages for users. The government is also considering whether to set up a national registry, which would help confirm who owns and operates these agents.
The idea is to create a clear way to verify AI agents across different online platforms. At the moment, an AI agent can work on many websites and apps, and it can be difficult to know whether it is trustworthy or who is responsible for it. Using the DNS, which already links web addresses to the right computers, could give each agent a recognised identity. A national registry could then store and check this information in one place.
The proposals are still at an early stage. Officials are looking at the benefits and possible challenges before making any final decisions. Details about how a registry would work, and who would be able to use it, have not yet been announced. The move reflects Singapore's wider interest in managing the growing use of AI safely and responsibly.
Sources: The Straits Times
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