Digital & technology

1,803 debates and bills about digital & technology

5 Aug 2026

Rationale and Cost of Developing AI Models for Healthcare Diagnostics, and Safeguards for Patient Data

SIMFONI AI targets high-burden chronic diseases using de-identified data on secure TRUST platform.
Independent safety testing precedes deployment; no cost details given but careful use-case approach.
Minister stresses balanced, sober AI use, avoiding hype, with possible expansion to private practitioners.

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4 Aug 2026

Tracking Work Pattern Data to Assess Fatigue and Work Intensity as Safety Risks among Platform Workers

MOM will not track work pattern data of platform workers.
Tracking is hard as workers may use multiple platforms daily.
Accident investigations will still examine work intensity and other risk factors.

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4 Aug 2026

Understanding Adoption and Impact of Generative AI on Singapore's Arts and Creative Sectors

Choo Pei Ling asked about studies on generative AI’s impact on Singapore’s arts sector.
Minister Neo referred to a prior parliamentary reply, providing no new findings.

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4 Aug 2026

Plans to Enhance Traffic Management Systems by Leveraging AI and Predictive Analytics

LTA uses AI and predictive analytics to improve traffic management.
ERP 2.0 data will dynamically optimize traffic light timings via smart pilot system.
AI video analytics will speed up traffic incident detection, rolled out progressively.

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4 Aug 2026

Retaining Electronic Traffic Notification Signboards for Motorists' Information and Road Safety Public Education Messages

MP asked to retain electronic signboards for traffic alerts and road safety messages.
Government will instead deliver real-time info via ERP 2.0 On-Board Units.
Road safety education to continue via social media and community outreach.

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4 Aug 2026

Additional Disruption History of Bus ETA System, Financial Penalties for Vendors and Interim Safeguards Ahead of Cloud-based System Deployment

Four bus ETA disruptions occurred in Jan, Apr, Jun, Jul 2026, from unrelated component failures.
LTA imposed financial penalties on the vendor for three of four incidents.
Interim safeguards include hardware redundancies, monitoring, and response procedures before cloud system deployment in 2027.

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4 Aug 2026

Addressing Relocation Trends of Regional Headquarters and Strengthening Singapore's Competitiveness as High-value Regional Hub

Businesses relocate or expand based on market conditions; some firms still choose Singapore.
EDB secured $8.9B in business spending and $14.2B in fixed investment in 2025.
Government will strengthen competitiveness via advanced manufacturing, AI, trust services, quantum and space.

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4 Aug 2026

Reports from IHLs on Use of AI to Cheat in Examinations

AI cheating cases at IHLs were reported and handled per disciplinary frameworks.
MOE and IHLs regularly update integrity policies and assessments for responsible AI use.

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4 Aug 2026

Systematic Whole-of-Government Analysis of Citizen Feedback from Government Digital Channels for Cross-Agency Coordination and Insights Sharing

Government agencies individually analyze citizen feedback and use shared tools like WOGAA.
ServiceSG coordinates interagency data insights to streamline and redesign public services across agencies.

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4 Aug 2026

Cybersecurity Incidents Affecting Critical Information Infrastructure, Mandated Remediation Timelines and Review of Cybersecurity Act 2018 Penalties

Government withholds CII incident numbers to protect security; cites Operation Cyber Guardian response.
No mandated remediation timelines; CII owners must submit full incident reports within 30 days.
2024 Cybersecurity Act amendments added civil penalties, giving Commissioner more enforcement flexibility.

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4 Aug 2026

Mandatory Data Security Requirements for Patient Data Processed by AI Tools Through Third-party Cloud Services

Data security requirements apply to AI tools processing patient data via third-party clouds.
Obligations stem from Healthcare Services Act and Personal Data Protection Act.
Public healthcare adds binding no-retention commitments and secure access environments.

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4 Aug 2026

Developing Centralised Digital Service for Consumers to Manage Recurring Payment Authorisations Across Financial Institutions

MAS asked about centralised service for managing recurring payments.
Reply: existing bank and provider platforms suffice.
MAS will monitor and review if needed.

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4 Aug 2026

Whole-of-Government Guiding Principles to Manage Workforce Transitions Due to Organisational Transformation and AI Adoption

For transformation and AI-driven changes, Public Service prioritises reskilling, job redesign, redeployment and natural attrition.
Affected officers get care and practical assistance; redeployment prioritized within or across agencies.
If redeployment infeasible, transition support provided while preserving capabilities, knowledge and operational resilience.

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4 Aug 2026

Enhancing Retrenchment Statistics to Capture AI or Automation as Contributing Factors

Ministry asked if retrenchment stats can isolate AI or automation as factors.
Difficult because automation is part of broader business restructuring.
Ministry will keep studying ways to better capture AI impact.

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4 Aug 2026

Reviewing National Day Parade Balloting System to Improve Public Accessibility and Reduce Collection Times for Tickets

Since 2025, NDP ballot boosts chances for applicants unsuccessful in previous years.
Exploring e-tickets to cut collection times while retaining physical ticket access.
Live telecasts ensure all Singaporeans can still celebrate National Day together.

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4 Aug 2026

Prevalence of Use of AI-assisted Clinical Notetaking Tools at Public Healthcare Institutions and Safeguards for Such Use

AI-assisted note-taking tools are not medical devices as they don't diagnose or treat patients.
Healthcare professionals must review AI-generated notes before adding them to clinical records, keeping humans in the loop.

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4 Aug 2026

Impact of Generative AI on Singapore's Arts and Creative Sectors

Government studies Gen AI's impact via IPS, engaging artists on livelihoods and ethics.
NAC offers IP legal support and Arts x Tech Lab for experimentation.
AI should complement, not replace, artists' originality and creative judgement.

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4 Aug 2026

Measuring Productivity Gains, Service Improvements and Risks from Generative AI Deployments across Public Service

~70% of public officers use AI regularly for analysis, drafts, and document processing.
Adoption maturity varies; no simple system count measures progress.
Success measured by work efficiency, service delivery, with safeguards and training.

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4 Aug 2026

Assessing AI-enabled Mobility Aids for Persons with Visual Impairment

SG Enable will assess AI-enabled mobility aids like robotic guide dogs and wearable navigation devices.
Trials with community and industry partners will explore local suitability, with means-tested ATF subsidies for approved devices.

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4 Aug 2026

Instances when AI-augmented Evidence Has Been Tendered as Evidence before Court of Law in Singapore

No published court findings yet on AI-fabricated evidence in Singapore.
Courts disregard documents with unverified AI reliance; lawyers face sanctions.
Judges receive training and guides address AI evidence authenticity and reliability.

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