SINGAPORE, July 13 -- Organisations in Singapore that use personal data to train generative artificial intelligence models may soon need to clearly inform affected users under proposed new guidelines.

The Straits Times reported today that Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) wants organisations to issue AI-specific notices instead of relying on broad privacy statements saying data may be used for purposes such as developing new products.

"Individuals may rightfully have concerns over their personal data of a more sensitive nature being exposed, reconstructed and/or disclosed to third parties from generative AI models," the commission was quoted as saying.

The commision reportedly said the notices should explain what a...