Background
On 7 October 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Visasut led a review meeting at the Office of the Council of Ministers (OCM) on digital transformation and the development of the OCM AI system. The OCM instructed teams to prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) that define access rights and usage rules for the OCM AI system to manage operational risks and protect personal and institutional data.
The meeting directed an accelerated schedule for digital transformation work within the OCM and required targeted training for leadership and civil servants on the use of AI technologies. The OCM also asked technical teams to complete further study of the OCM AI system’s technical architecture prior to finalizing operating procedures.
Scope of Application
The directives apply to the Office of the Council of Ministers, including OCM leadership, administrative units, and IT teams responsible for implementing and operating the OCM AI system. The SOPs under development are intended to govern internal access controls, permitted uses, and data-handling practices for the OCM AI platform.
Key Provisions or Decisions
OCM leadership set the following operational priorities: accelerate the digital transformation plan already in place; organize rapid training modules for senior officials and civil servants on AI tools and responsible use; conduct additional technical study of the OCM AI system; and draft clear SOPs that specify user rights, system access procedures, and safeguards for personal and institutional data.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The measures are primarily internal regulatory actions that will affect vendors and contractors providing technical support to the OCM by establishing formal operating procedures and compliance requirements for system integration. Organizations contracting with the OCM should expect documented access and data-handling rules, and they may be required to align technical solutions with the SOPs once finalized.
Official Source
Office of the Council of Ministers Facebook post, 7 October 2026: source.
