Use of AI and Technology Tools to Reduce Errors and Increase Efficiency in Government Contract Evaluation, Award and Management

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance in light of the findings by the Auditor-General's Office for FY24/25 on contract management and tender evaluation, whether the Public Service Division has employed artificial intelligence (AI) tools and other technological measures to reduce errors and increase efficiency in tender evaluation and to ensure contracts are awarded in line with the Government’s procurement principles.

Mr Lawrence Wong: Yes, the Government has been actively exploring the use of technology, including artificial intelligence, in procurement, and has started to use them in suitable areas to reduce errors and increase efficiency.