AI Influence Profile
Alvin Tan
Profile pending. This page currently summarises parliamentary appearances and policy links from existing records.
Parliamentary speeches (5)
MTI Committee of Supply 2026 — AI Adoption & Economic Transformation
2026-03-02 · Parliament 15
The MTI Committee of Supply debate focused on AI-driven structural economic transformation. MPs asked whether Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) genuinely drive productivity gains or merely help firms cut costs, pressing on how to measure real productivity uplift (management upgrades, process redesign, business model change) rather than simple adoption rates of digital tools. Focus areas: SMEs struggling with AI implementation, the gap between university/A*STAR research and commercial exit in the AI startup scene, AI-enabled dark patterns (fake reviews, subscription traps) threatening consumers. A proposal: an AI assistant on government portals that recommends grants and schemes based on each firm's profile.
Protection for Consumers of Fintech Platforms and Non-bank Institutions, and Regulations on Liquidity Levels and Responsible Marketing
2025-04-08 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how MAS ensures fintech platforms and non-bank institutions maintain liquidity and manage withdrawal risks, and strengthens retail-investor protection. The government replied that such investment platforms operate under Capital Markets Services licences, client assets are segregated from platform assets, and withdrawals follow set timeframes. In a recent withdrawal surge incident, the platforms' risk management worked as intended, though limits were placed on some instant withdrawals and linked debit-card features — reflecting a balance between regulatory flexibility and risk control.
Unveiling of Shared Responsibility Framework for Phishing Scams
2024-04-02 · Parliament 14
MPs asked about the release timeline of the Shared Responsibility Framework for phishing scams, take-up of Money Lock, and whether banks would be required to participate. The government replied that the framework will be released within 2024, more than 78,000 Money Lock accounts have been opened (mainly users aged 50+), and MAS will not mandate bank participation for now. MPs focused on overseas experience and elderly digital literacy; the government emphasised stronger publicity.
Committee of Supply – Head V (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
2024-03-01 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how Singapore will drive growth under land, manpower and carbon constraints, focusing on the opportunities and challenges from emerging technologies like generative AI. The government emphasised keeping the country attractive for investment, strengthening manufacturing and services, and lifting infrastructure and talent development, with policy stability to handle global competition and tech change. The core debate: balancing innovation with a solid economic base.
Reports of Unauthorised Bank Transaction taking Place despite Absence of Alerts on Customer's Telephone Records
2023-05-08 · Parliament 14
The question concerned disputes where unauthorised bank transactions occurred despite the customer not receiving SMS OTPs. The government replied that such cases are very rare, with no police reports and only a small number filed at the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre. Customers should contact their bank and the police promptly; banks must handle disputes fairly and may offer goodwill compensation, while customers can pursue mediation or legal channels. MPs focused on the review mechanism when bank and telco records conflict, and preparation for future scams.