AI In-brief 28 Sept 17:18

Thai badminton player Pitchamon’s positive doping test confirmed

Thai badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh's positive doping test for the banned diuretic furosemide was officially confirmed after a second sample produced the same result.
The 19-year-old athlete was suspended and rendered ineligible for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games following the initial detection of furosemide on September 17.
Furosemide, a diuretic sometimes linked to medical or cosmetic treatments, is prohibited under World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules, which apply universally to all athletes.
Authorities will determine potential sanctions, though Pitchamon has an appeal process, with speculation suggesting the substance may have entered her body unknowingly through mislabeled medication or cosmetic products.

AI In-brief Today 10:54

Government task force to target AI cyber threats

Thailand's DES Ministry establishes an international public-private task force to combat escalating AI-driven cyber threats, simultaneously issuing urgent security advisories to five critical domestic sectors.
Chaired by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), this new working group will integrate cross-border intelligence sharing and coordinate rapid response protocols for cyber emergencies, following a meeting with major tech and payment platforms.
The initiative responds to a global surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, including 'zero-click' exploits (like suspected Pegasus spyware) and increased device intrusion attempts reported by Apple and Google.
Domestically, the DES Ministry dispatched formal warnings to high-risk sectors—money, capital markets, public health, critical infrastructure, and energy—instructing them to elevate crisis readiness, with contingency plans confirmed by central agencies.