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Singapore emphasizes the positive role of social media algorithms in enhancing civic engagement and informed public participation, noting that they shape 70% of political content online. The delegation proposes measures such as cooperative transparency frameworks, diversity-aware guidelines, digital literacy programs, and partnerships with electoral authorities to ensure responsible algorithm use. Ultimately, Singapore believes that with proper management, algorithms can strengthen democracy and improve citizens' connection to public life.

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Singapore emphasizes the positive role of social media algorithms in enhancing civic engagement and informed public participation, noting that they shape 70% of political content online. The delegation proposes measures such as cooperative transparency frameworks, diversity-aware guidelines, digital literacy programs, and partnerships with electoral authorities to ensure responsible algorithm use. Ultimately, Singapore believes that with proper management, algorithms can strengthen democracy and improve citizens' connection to public life.

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Role of Social Media Algorithms in Spreading Political Content

Singapore — 3 minutes, positive tone + data

Honorable Chair, distinguished delegates,

The delegation of Singapore believes that social media algorithms, when responsibly managed, can become
powerful tools for civic engagement and informed public participation.

Today, algorithms shape nearly 70% of the political content people encounter online. Rather than viewing this as a
challenge alone, Singapore views it as a remarkable opportunity. If guided with transparency and responsibility,
these systems can help elevate credible information, promote diverse viewpoints, and empower citizens to
understand issues more deeply.

Singapore has experienced firsthand how a digitally connected society can benefit from healthy information
ecosystems. With over 92% internet penetration and one of the world’s fastest broadband networks, our
population engages extensively with online content. Well-designed algorithms can help ensure that citizens are
exposed not only to popular opinions, but also to factual, balanced, and educational content that strengthens
social harmony.

To support this positive momentum, Singapore proposes:

1. Cooperative algorithm transparency frameworks, where governments and platforms share best practices.

2. Guidelines for diversity-aware recommendation systems, ensuring citizens encounter a healthy range of
viewpoints.

3. Public digital literacy programs that help individuals understand how algorithms shape their online
experience.

4. Voluntary partnerships between social media companies and electoral authorities to highlight verified,
official information during election periods.

Honorable delegates, algorithms are not just technological mechanisms—they are part of the public information
infrastructure of the 21st century. Singapore believes that, when guided with responsibility and collaboration, they
can enrich democratic participation and connect citizens more meaningfully to public life.

Thank you.

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