# Shanmugam on Harnessing AI for Security

- Date: 2026-08-18
- Added: 2026-08-19
- Who: Shanmugam (Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Singapore) · The Straits Times
- Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzaQgamGli8
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## Why it matters

Masagos Zulkifli, concurrently serving as Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) Minister and National Security Coordination Minister, indicates AI governance is rising from an industrial policy issue to a national security issue

## Summary

Singapore must leverage strong governance and proficient use of AI to stay ahead of evolving AI-enhanced threats.