AI Influence Profile
Hany Soh
Positioning
Member of Parliament. Spoke in 10 AI-related parliamentary debates (2021–2026), most often on AI Economy & Industry and AI & National Security.
Parliamentary AI record (10)
Regulations for Use of Smart Glasses with AI Capabilities by Public Service Officers
2026-10-07 · Parliament 15
Ms Hany Soh asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance whether the Government considers it necessary to ban or restrict public service officers' use of AI-enabled smart glasses at work, to prevent breaches of the Official Secrets Act 1935. Mr Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister) replied that existing laws and safeguards, including rules on photography and recording, already apply to AI-enabled smart glasses, and that officers must comply with the Public Service Code of Conduct and the Official Secrets Act. He added that officers must exercise due care regardless of the device used, that violators face legal action or disciplinary proceedings, and that safeguards will continue to be reviewed as technology evolves.
Support for Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers to Transition to New Careers with Waymo's Announced AV Ride-hail Service
2026-10-07 · Parliament 15
Assoc Prof Terence Ho, Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim, Ms Hany Soh and Ms Yeo Wan Ling asked Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow whether the expansion of autonomous vehicles (AVs) would hurt taxi and private hire car drivers' livelihoods, and about take-up of career conversion and training schemes, monitoring indicators, and whether a cap should be placed on AV numbers. Siow replied that there are currently only 15 AVs operating in Punggol, a very small share of the 72,000 active taxi and private hire drivers, so no near-term impact on driver livelihoods is expected, and the Government will not cap AV numbers. He outlined new Career Conversion Programmes for AV specialists and for point-to-point drivers moving to bus captain roles, offering up to 90% salary support with about 350 initial placements, while noting MOM does not currently track platform workers' CCP participation rate.
Addressing Teachers' Stress Levels and Supporting Their Mental Well-being
2025-11-04 · Parliament 15
MPs raised teachers' high stress levels and mental-health support, with concern over the low share of young teachers and their non-teaching workload. The Education Minister stressed the noble responsibility of the teaching profession, acknowledged heavy workload, and committed to reviewing and improving the allocation of non-teaching tasks to safeguard teacher well-being. The central debate is how to effectively reduce teacher load and retain young teachers.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Digital Development and Information)
2025-03-07 · Parliament 14
MPs asked about digital infrastructure resilience and security safeguards, focusing on cloud and data centre security guidelines. The government emphasised the strong growth of Singapore's digital economy and the issuance of guidance to lift infrastructure security, ensuring digital transformation is sustainable and inclusive. The core debate: how to further strengthen infrastructure against round-the-clock operational risks.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2024-03-01 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how Singapore will strengthen digital infrastructure and talent development in the AI era, stressing that AI brings both opportunity and risk and that humans must remain in control. The government replied that it will keep stepping up investment, drive National AI Strategy 2.0, lift network speeds and compute, and safeguard digital trust. The core debate: balance between tech progress and safety/ethics, and whether investment is sufficient.
Building an Inclusive and Safe Digital Society
2024-01-10 · Parliament 14
MPs raised a trust crisis and cybersecurity challenges in the digitalisation drive, stressing growing online harms like scams. The government cited Singapore's digital-economy progress and forward-looking infrastructure, committing to a whole-of-nation approach to digital risk. The core debate: balancing digitalisation with public safety and trust.
Data Security Incident Involving Personal Data of Members of Shopping Loyalty Programme
2023-11-22 · Parliament 14
An MP asked, regarding a data breach at a Singapore luxury resort operator's loyalty programme, when the incident was reported and why notification was delayed. The Communications and Information Minister replied that the incident was reported to the regulator within the required timeframe, with delayed user notification due to prioritising containment, impact assessment and confirming notification requirements. The regulator is investigating whether the breach caused significant harm and whether notification was timely.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2023-02-28 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how Singapore balances data use with user protection in the digital economy, focusing on online-safety legislation progress and regulation of emerging areas like the metaverse. They stressed that rules must protect users without stifling innovation, especially SME digitalisation. The government's response is not yet detailed in the excerpt. The core debate: balancing the digital economy with cybersecurity.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2022-03-04 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how the government balances investment in digital infrastructure and tech innovation (6G, Web 4.0) with digital inclusion of vulnerable groups to prevent a widening digital divide. They focused on the timeliness and proportionality of digital regulation, especially in emerging areas like crypto and the metaverse. The government must balance economic vitality with social cohesion, making sure the whole population stays included and safe.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2021-03-02 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how the government will develop digital leadership talent and push women into tech, proposing a mentorship programme and raising concerns about gender imbalance. The government has launched multiple talent programmes but specific measures for digital leadership and female participation are not yet clear. The core debate: how to effectively attract and retain top tech talent and close the gender gap.