The environment and our AI future

Source: The Star
Published on: 2026-06-20 23:03

EARLIER this month, on June 5, the world marked World Environment Day, an annual observance aimed at promoting environmental awareness and action. The event also serves as the anchor of June, which is widely recognised as Environment Month. I was reminded of two things. First, the results of a Unicef Malaysia survey from a while back, which found that more than nine in 10 Malaysian youth reported experiencing environment and climate-related effects, ranging from air pollution to floods, and drought. Second, and more recently, a post that had been circulating on social media just around World Environment Day. It was a series of photos showcasing Malaysia's lush green forests and rivers, with the text "no data centre is worth destroying this" overlaid on it. At first glance, these two may seem unrelated. One highlighted how climate change is already affecting young Malaysians, while the...

(Please login to view full article)

Third-Party Content Disclaimer

Content displayed on this platform may include news articles, reports, and other materials aggregated from publicly available third-party sources through automated tools. Such content is not created, written, commissioned, or edited by Straits Interactive Pte Ltd or the Data Protection Excellence (DPEX) Network.

While we take reasonable steps to ensure responsible publication, we do not independently verify all third-party information and make no representations as to its accuracy, completeness, or reliability.

The views, findings, and statements expressed in third-party content belong solely to the original source and do not reflect the views of Straits Interactive Pte Ltd or the DPEX Network.

If you believe any content is inaccurate, infringing, or should be removed, please contact us at legal@straitsinteractive.com. We will review the matter and, where appropriate, take action in accordance with our internal policies.

Unlock these benefits
globe

Get access to news, enforcement cases, events, and actionable tips and guides

email

Get regular email updates and offers

job

Job opportunities, mentorship and career guidance

discuss

Exclusive access to Data Protection community - ask questions, network and share knowledge with peers and experts via WhatsApp and Linkedin