AI Influence Profile
Charles Chong
Positioning
Member of Parliament. Spoke in 3 AI-related parliamentary debates (2019–2020), most often on AI & National Security and AI in Public Sector.
Parliamentary AI record (3)
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2020-03-02 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the defence budget and response to emerging threats, emphasising security challenges from great-power competition and regional instability. The government replied that Singapore must use tech innovation and equipment upgrades (e.g. the F-35 fighter) to address smaller manpower and limited training space. The core debate: balancing limited resources with evolving security threats.
Committee of Supply – Head V (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
2020-03-02 · Parliament 13
MPs asked whether government support for firms going international is adequate, particularly in emerging and frontier markets. They stressed the pandemic underscores the importance of market diversification and focused on how government economic agencies and business chambers help firms navigate a complex international environment. The core debate: the strength of government support and the effectiveness of market-diversification strategy.
Committee of Supply - Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2019-02-28 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the geopolitical and security threats facing the SAF, including great-power competition, regional tension, and terrorism. They discussed challenges from smaller cohorts and limited training space and stressed reliance on automation and advanced equipment to lift defence capability. The government focused on adopting technology to address new threats. The core debate: balancing traditional training with future tech investment.