AI Influence Profile
Koh Poh Koon
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Parliamentary speeches (2)
Use of AI Chatbots for Counselling and Mental Health Support by Teenagers and Young Adults
2026-02-27 · Parliament 15
MP Dr Charlene Chen asked how the government is monitoring teen use of AI chatbots for mental health counselling and how it protects vulnerable users. Senior Minister of State for Health Dr Koh Poh Koon replied that AI chatbots are now ubiquitous, making tracking impractical. He stated clearly that generative AI chatbots are not suitable substitutes for qualified mental-health providers because of risks of misinformation and inappropriate responses that could cause harm. Young people turn to them for anonymity and 24/7 availability. The government's strategy: promote legitimate alternatives (mindline 1771, mindline.sg, CHAT), and require app stores under the Code of Practice for Online Safety to implement age assurance by end-March 2026.
Headcount Retention and Technology Transfer for Citizen Workforce of Singapore-based AI Company Recently Acquired by Meta
2026-02-04 · Parliament 15
MPs asked, after Meta's acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus, about the share of local employees, retention guarantees, and technology transfer safeguards. The government replied that the acquisition is a commercial agreement and it does not intervene in specific terms; firms must comply with Singapore labour law and fair hiring rules, and EDB drives skills transfer and talent development. MPs focused on whether firms benefiting from Singapore's business environment genuinely deliver value to local workers post-acquisition, and suggested setting local hiring targets for "red-card" companies and preventing the abuse of shell-company structures.