Over 11,600 deepfake content taken down since 2024, says deputy minister

More than 11,600 items of false or deepfake content have been taken down from nearly 12,500 complaints related to artificial intelligence (AI) misuse received by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) since 2024, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday.

South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive

SEOUL: South Korea is set to unveil three 'mega-projects' to fuel its next growth phase, including a new semiconductor hub in the southwest that local media say could attract investments by Samsung and SK spanning hundreds of billions of dollars over several years.

Samsung to announce US$648bil investments in South Korea, media report says

Samsung plans to make significant investments in South Korea, as reported by the media.

Tune Talk launches family plan to safeguard children across media platforms

Mobile virtual network operator Tune Talk Sdn Bhd launched the Epik+ Family Safe mobile plan to protect children from predatory content across media platforms.

Puad Zarkashi says he's leaving Umno to criticise party freely

Umno's Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi announced his departure from the party with immediate effect on Thursday.

Social media platforms risk up to RM10 mil penalty over age verification, says Fahmi

Social media platforms that fail to comply with user age-verification requirements could face penalties of up to RM10 million.

Negeri Sembilan govt orders eviction of Sg Ujong Undang amid constitutional crisis

The Negeri Sembilan government has ordered the immediate evacuation of a state chieftain’s official residence amid a constitutional crisis.

MCMC nears eKYC rollout for 16+ social media rule, says Fahmi

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is close to completing its engagement sessions with social media platforms on implementing electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) verification to enforce a minimum age of 16 for new accounts.