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Malaysia's communications regulator has successfully removed 12,353 deepfake posts since January, representing 94% of flagged content. The country has also implemented new AI labelling requirements for social media platforms.
A US federal judge refused to block Meta from laying off 26 employees who claim the company's artificial intelligence systems discriminated against them for disability status and medical absences.
A US federal judge has finalised Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement with authors who accused the AI company of improperly using their books to train Claude. The deal represents the largest copyright recovery in US history.
Financial regulators worldwide are moving urgently to deploy artificial intelligence tools to identify and patch system vulnerabilities, with Swiss authorities leading efforts to coordinate cross-border adoption among supervisors overseeing 95% of global markets.
Anthropic has unveiled Claude Tag, a new Slack integration that allows its Claude AI assistant to monitor channels, flag important messages, and assist with coding tasks on behalf of users across their teams.
A Swiss job portal study of 7.3 million advertisements reveals entry-level positions have fallen 32% since 2023 as companies increasingly deploy AI, while senior roles in AI-exposed sectors surged 26%.
Malaysia is pursuing a comprehensive strategy against AI-enabled content abuse, leveraging existing legislation while drafting a dedicated AI Governance Bill to address deepfakes, identity fraud and non-consensual intimate imagery.
Malaysia's Cybercrime Bill 2026 entered parliamentary proceedings this week, establishing stiff penalties for identity theft, AI-manipulated content, digital fraud and intimate image sharing without consent.
California consumers have filed a federal lawsuit accusing major petrol station operators of using AI-powered pricing algorithms to illegally manipulate fuel prices, the first case brought under new state antitrust legislation.
Major fuel retailers including BP, Marathon Petroleum, and 7-Eleven face a class action lawsuit in California for allegedly using artificial intelligence to artificially inflate petrol prices, potentially costing drivers billions annually.
Indonesia is preparing to integrate artificial intelligence into major government programmes, including its $15 billion free-meal scheme, with the aim of boosting GDP growth by 12% by 2030. The move reflects Jakarta's strategy to compete regionally in AI adoption.
Thailand's government has dismantled nearly 14,000 illegal gambling websites linked to the 2026 World Cup using AI technology in just 18 days, while simultaneously cracking down on unlicensed sports broadcasts.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have committed to broadening their economic partnership beyond traditional sectors, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasizing opportunities in artificial intelligence, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing during Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's visit.
A 12th-grade student from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted has secured admission to Georgia Institute of Technology, ranked fifth for computer science in the US, after building an innovative AI skincare app alongside her academic excellence.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced Malaysia is transitioning into a knowledge-intensive economy anchored by semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence and technological innovation.
A range of emerging technologies displayed at Paris Vivatech festival promise to transform bone healing, drone capabilities, voice authentication and athletic performance monitoring, with applications spanning healthcare to defence.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asean and Russia to expand collaborative efforts in trade, artificial intelligence, and energy development, positioning economic interdependence as a foundation for regional stability.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has underscored the government's commitment to strengthening Malaysia's National Statistical System and expanding artificial intelligence use as cornerstones of decision-making for the 13th Malaysia Plan.
Japan's updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific framework, unveiled in May, directly supports Malaysia's aspirations to establish itself as a premier regional digital and technology hub, according to Japanese Ambassador Noriyuki Shikata.
A United States attorney's use of Claude AI to draft court briefs containing completely fabricated legal citations has prompted judges across jurisdictions to establish stricter oversight. The incident underscores growing tensions between technological adoption and professional accountability.
Two US asset managers have filed for exchange-traded funds tracking the 'MANGOS'—a new Wall Street acronym for AI-exposed mega-cap stocks and private firms. The filings signal rapid product innovation in the ETF industry.
A PwC study reveals artificial intelligence is bifurcating the global labour market, with companies that use AI to amplify human expertise pulling far ahead of those focused solely on automation and cost reduction.
Malaysia's Director-General of Broadcasting Ashwad Ismail has urged journalists to develop AI competencies to remain competitive, warning that media practitioners who fail to adapt risk being supplanted by those who master the technology.
A McKinsey report suggests Hungary could gain €15 billion in productivity improvements by 2030 through wider AI adoption, though executives warn of implementation complexities and competitive pressures from wealthier nations.