Cambodian Information Minister urges action against fake news and AI challenges; warns these issues may hurt South-East Asia in future

Information minister Neth Pheaktra (centre) presided over the 59th ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (ASEAN-COCI) at the Raffles Le Royal Hotel in Phnom Penh. - Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra has warned an influential gathering of ASEAN members about the growing threat posed by the spread of fake news and the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in media.

Addressing the attendees of the 59th ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (ASEAN-COCI) on November 28, the minister outlined the critical implications of misinformation, emphasising its role in fostering violence, hatred and social unrest.