18 September 2025
Navigating Public Opinion on AI in Singapore: Awareness, Perceptions and Vulnerabilities
Executive Summary
This policy report examines public perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) in Singapore amid the ongoing advancement of the technology. Public opinion is increasingly significant due to the threat of cognitive warfare, where sentiment can be weaponised to influence behaviour. Through a national online survey of adult residents in Singapore, the report explores AI diffusion, awareness and perceptions that could lead to vulnerabilities in the city-state. Findings reveal some gaps in public awareness, a growing AI divide, and concerns about harm and ethics. Strengthened governance and public engagement can be crucial to maximise AI’s potential while ensuring public safety and security.
Executive Summary
This policy report examines public perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) in Singapore amid the ongoing advancement of the technology. Public opinion is increasingly significant due to the threat of cognitive warfare, where sentiment can be weaponised to influence behaviour. Through a national online survey of adult residents in Singapore, the report explores AI diffusion, awareness and perceptions that could lead to vulnerabilities in the city-state. Findings reveal some gaps in public awareness, a growing AI divide, and concerns about harm and ethics. Strengthened governance and public engagement can be crucial to maximise AI’s potential while ensuring public safety and security.
