Digital & technology

• ETA disruption on 18 April 2026 was caused by third-party damage to fibre-optic cables, reducing predictions to 70%.
• Redundant cable failed to fully back up damaged line; LTA is investigating vendor non-compliance.
• Cloud-based ETA system by 2027 will improve resilience against physical infrastructure damage.

• Agencies must share suitable public data on data.gov.sg as soon as practicable.
• Nearly 5,000 datasets exist, some auto-updated via API connections.
• DGS team is expanding API integrations and prioritizing high-demand datasets for timely updates.

• He Ting Ru asked about IMDA's path diversity standards after April 2026 fibre disruption.
• Minister Teo referred her to written reply given on 5 May 2026.

• MP asked about Government's capacity to assess Anthropic's Mythos zero-day vulnerability risks and access by banks.
• Minister deferred to previous reply on frontier AI risks to critical infrastructure.
• No new assessment or mitigation details were provided.

• Parliament affirmed AI adoption must not cause jobless growth, with Government deliberately shaping outcomes for workers and enterprises.
• Debates centred on tying AI grants to worker outcomes, job redesign, and stronger safety nets like the Jobseeker Support Scheme.
• Tripartism remains key to ensuring AI augments rather than replaces workers, with upskilling and support for displaced workers.

• Parliament affirmed AI must drive inclusive growth without jobless growth, protecting every worker.
• Tripartite approach: job redesign, reskilling, and sharing productivity gains with workers.
• Proposals include earlier retrenchment notice, universal AI access, and stronger PME protections.

• Minister clarified his earlier answer on AI tools in SLS.
• Primary school use is limited to the classroom.
• Secondary school students may use AI directly in some assignments.

• Government prioritises targeted regulation of harmful design features over a blanket social media ban.
• Existing safeguards include age assurance and enforcement actions against X and TikTok.
• A ban is not ruled out, but international approaches vary and outcomes matter.

• Government relies on OCHA powers to curb Telegram-enabled crimes like scams and drug sales.
• Telegram's anonymity enables illicit activity; police are working with it on new anti-scam measures.
• Scam numbers are trending down, but sustained efforts remain necessary.

• MOE introduces AI literacy from Primary 1, supervised AI tool use from Primary 4 via curated SLS tools.
• Safeguards prevent spoon-feeding, misuse, and cognitive offloading; data is anonymised.
• Approach is calibrated, research-backed, with longitudinal studies planned to monitor impacts on child development.

• Police don't track AI-generated obscene image cases separately; investigations and blocking directions still apply.
• Sylvia Lim questioned default advice to use POHA and asked about Penal Code arrestable offences.
• Sim Ann stressed case-by-case approach, not fixed route; victims get support services.

• ERP 2.0 can enforce speed limits in Silver and School Zones, but requires further enhancements.
• It currently provides real-time alerts; MOT and MHA are studying implementation details.

• MP asks if AI adoption cuts junior lawyers' routine work and if new training framework addresses it.
• Minister defers answer to a later parliamentary session.

• Significant outage defined by duration and scale: 20 hours, 5,000 subscribers affected.
• Government doesn't claim restitution; operators pursue third-party damages commercially.
• Enhanced earthworks rules, penalties, and resilience measures aim to prevent future cable cuts.

• Minister says PDPA already protects derived data about identifiable individuals.
• Advisory guidelines govern AI use, requiring legitimate purposes and minimal data collection.

• Act covers specified gaming-platform harms, including algorithmic amplification; platforms accountable for timely responses.
• App stores must use age assurance to block under-18s from age-inappropriate gaming apps.
• MDDI plans to improve youth online safety by curbing unwanted interactions and excessive use.

• Government will extend age assurance and study features like autoplay and messaging to protect youths online.
• Public consultation will shape possible restrictions on age-inappropriate social media features for children.
• Regulatory efforts are paired with parental guidance, school phone bans, and screen-use guidelines.

• Around 1,300 missing persons reported annually; most vulnerable found within a day.
• Police do not track time taken to locate missing persons.
• SG Alert reserved for life-threatening emergencies; missing person alerts would desensitize the public.
• Police use existing procedures and social media appeals instead.

• Government maintains resale legal, focusing on scam prevention and education.
• Anti-botting laws deemed ineffective; technical safeguards like CAPTCHA preferred.
• Police education and platform cooperation address ticket scams.

• SG Alert does not allow vibration-only; it overrides silent mode with a loud tone and pop-up for emergencies.
• Police may withhold SG Alert activation in active shooter or hostage cases to avoid endangering lives.