Singapore flags privacy questions over growing use of AI wearables, biometrics
By James Konstantin Galvez ( July 20, 2026, 09:19 GMT | Insight) -- Singapore's personal-data protection regulator says the growing use of AI-powered wearables and biometric technologies is raising new privacy and governance questions as such devices become more widely used by consumers and businesses. The commission also highlighted children's privacy, AI governance and new tools to support organizations in strengthening data protection practices.Singapore's personal-data protection regulator says the growing use of AI-powered wearables and biometric technologies is raising new privacy and governance questions as such devices become more widely used by consumers and businesses....
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