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No new law needed to tackle deepfakes, AI fraud - deputy minister

No new law needed to tackle deepfakes, AI fraud - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Amendments to existing CMA, newly implemented Online Safety Act, are sufficient, Teo says.
Indonesia freezes TikTok's licence after it refused to share data

Indonesia freezes TikTok's licence after it refused to share data

'Firm response to platform providing incomplete data during Aug 25-30 unrest.'
Rafizi unsurprised by cybertroopers claim, points to 'PKR Vietnam'

Rafizi unsurprised by cybertroopers claim, points to 'PKR Vietnam'

Pandan MP recalls spotting foreign accounts inflating support for govt leaders.
Deception and data: Inside pro-Anwar CIB network investigation

Deception and data: Inside pro-Anwar CIB network investigation

It calls for a rigorous, evidence-based methodology.
MP SPEAKS | Innovation is our story to write together

MP SPEAKS | Innovation is our story to write together

It's about the way ideas improve lives.
System used in Budi95 secure from cyber threats - Gobind

System used in Budi95 secure from cyber threats - Gobind

Thorough study undertaken to ensure its effectiveness, minister says.
USM drug research centre ready to be global expert on ketum

USM drug research centre ready to be global expert on ketum

Centre was early pioneer of studies, helped by M'sian biodiversity - director.
NASA rover discovers potential signs of ancient life on Mars

NASA rover discovers potential signs of ancient life on Mars

Samples collected show possible microbial activity.
OpenAI under fire: Can chatbots ever truly be child-safe?

OpenAI under fire: Can chatbots ever truly be child-safe?

Parents sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT contributed to teen son's suicide.
Firm's 'safer internet' pitch to PM triggers demand letter from MCMC

Firm's 'safer internet' pitch to PM triggers demand letter from MCMC

Commission says IT company's claims are baseless and highly defamatory.
Australia social media ban: Age assurance tech can protect young people - trial

Australia social media ban: Age assurance tech can protect young people - trial

Trial has assessed more than 60 technologies from 48 vendors.
Parents sue OpenAI over Californian teen's death

Parents sue OpenAI over Californian teen's death

They claim ChatGPT encouraged their suicidal son instead of helping.
China: Surgeons conduct pig-to-human lung transplant

China: Surgeons conduct pig-to-human lung transplant

Genetically modified pig lung kept functional in brain-dead human for 9 days.
AI must remain assistive tool, not decision maker - former judge

AI must remain assistive tool, not decision maker - former judge

Harmindar stresses need for proper rules, safeguards before adopting AI in judicial processes.

Anwar cautions against 'AI productivity paradox'

Anwar cautions against 'AI productivity paradox'

UPDATED 12.40PM | PM doesn't want govt to fall into 'trough of disillusionment'.
COMMENT | Smart security, free society: Malaysia's data dilemma

COMMENT | Smart security, free society: Malaysia's data dilemma

It needs the right legal framework, ethical safeguards, and political will.
Zahid: Homegrown NurAI app counters Islamic content bias

Zahid: Homegrown NurAI app counters Islamic content bias

Newly launched platform to position M'sia as syariah-compliant AI leader, DPM says.
From rags to riches: Story of M'sia-born 'father of Pen Drive'

From rags to riches: Story of M'sia-born 'father of Pen Drive'

Pua says to reach success, one must be resilient.
Input from Asean AI Summit to spur M'sia's ambition to be key leader

Input from Asean AI Summit to spur M'sia's ambition to be key leader

Conference a platform for discussion among ministers, sharing info - Digital Ministry sec-gen.
If my business fails, it's because of political instability - 'Pen Drive man'

If my business fails, it's because of political instability - 'Pen Drive man'

MaiStorage is technologist's second attempt at finding business footing.
COMMENT | Our brave new world of artificial intelligence

COMMENT | Our brave new world of artificial intelligence

AI is too vast and complex to be controlled by any government.
'Pen Drive man' offers to train M'sian academics to combat brain drain

'Pen Drive man' offers to train M'sian academics to combat brain drain

Pua Khein Seng wants to help build up M'sia's chip design, integrated circuit sector.
Don't let AI become 'another illusion or Anwar Ibrahim', Bersatu MP warns

Don't let AI become 'another illusion or Anwar Ibrahim', Bersatu MP warns

PARLIAMENT | Mas Ermieyati wants to know nation's digital compass.
Nasa head confirms plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon

Nasa head confirms plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon

We're in a race with China to the moon, says Duffy.