Experts warn of AI’s impact on data privacy, plus other news stories

For PropertyGuru’s news roundup, experts shed light on the pressing issues surrounding data privacy in 2025. In other stories, sixty-four out of 77 provinces in Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust pollution on the morning of 2nd February. Lastly, the Climate Change Commission has emphasized the importance of information-driven climate action in addressing the urgent challenges of climate change.

Experts warn of AI’s dual impact on data privacy in 2025 According to DataCenterNews Asia, experts have shed light on the pressing issues surrounding data privacy in 2025: the dual impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the challenges posed by legacy systems, the importance of data minimisation, and the need for robust incident response frameworks. Marc Rubbinaccio, Head of Compliance at Secureframe, highlights the current “AI rush,” where organisations are integrating AI into their applications at a rapid pace. This hastiness introduces risks, particularly the exposure of sensitive customer data. Chris Gibson, CEO of FIRST, expounds on AI’s double-edged role in data privacy. While AI aids defenders with real-time threat detection and predictive modelling, it also equips malicious actors with tools for automated phishing and evasion.

Unsafe levels of smog in 64 of 77 Thai provinces

Sixty-four out of 77 provinces in Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust pollution on Sunday morning, 2nd February, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda), as reported in Bangkok Post. Seventeen provinces recorded red levels (hazardous to health) of particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter (PM2.5), Gistda reported at 7 am on Sunday. Sing Buri faced the highest red level of PM2.5 at 95.5 microgrammes per cubic metre of air over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, thirteen provinces had safe air quality. Nine provinces had moderate air quality represented by yellow levels of PM2.5 ranging from 25.2 to 36.6.

Climate Commission cites the role of info-driven action in addressing climate change

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has emphasized the importance of information-driven climate action in addressing the urgent challenges of climate change. In a news release in PNA, the CCC highlighted the recent unveiling of the South-South Collaboration Center of Excellence (COE) on Climate Information Services (CIS) last 14th January at the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) central office in Quezon City.

“The COE aims to strengthen transdisciplinary exchange and enhance the availability and accessibility of CIS across key sectors,” it said. The unveiling also included the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and the ASEAN University Network, formalizing a joint commitment to advancing CIS initiatives across the region.

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