Since September, there have been almost daily reports of personal data breaches resulting from cyberattacks that exploit AI. According to these reports, the advantage currently lies with the attackers; by leveraging AI, they can launch global-scale attacks at a cost of only a few thousand yen per target organization.
Meanwhile, looking at the global situation, conflicts have led to the sudden destruction of oil-related infrastructure that took years to build, and crude oil prices remain highly volatile and unpredictable.
In the Dotonbori area, the number of visitors had been declining since June; however, as of October, the area has seen a surge in foot traffic—reminiscent of the crowds witnessed during the Osaka-Kansai Expo last year.
In this November issue of *Tonbori News*, we cover topics such as the new legal requirement—effective October 1st—for business owners to implement measures against "customer harassment" (*kasuhara*). We also feature the "Midosuji Challenge" and the "Dotonbori/Ebisu-bashi Police Box Liaison Council." Additionally, the back page contains information regarding various local theaters.
We hope you find this issue informative and useful for your future activities.

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