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In the Budget 2026 debate, Dennis Tan, MP for Hougang SMC, urged for sustainable AI growth in Singapore, highlighting the need to address its environmental costs. He welcomed the formation of a National AI Council but warned against the indiscriminate use of large AI models that may increase carbon footprints.

Tan called for software-level accountability and proposed that government-funded AI projects focus on energy-efficient models. He raised concerns about electricity pricing for data centers and the impact on smaller businesses. Additionally, he advocated for a Just Transition Fund for petrochemical workers and emphasized the need for better integration of dental care into Healthier SG, highlighting the rising risks of malnutrition among seniors due to poor oral health.