Takeaways from AP/'Frontline' investigation into how US tech is abused for global scams
American technology and American companies are being used to power a revolution in the cyberscam industry, playing key roles in the industrialisation and globalisation of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/"Frontline" investigation has found.
Teo: Over 11,600 deepfake content taken down since 2024
More than 11,600 items of false or deepfake content have been taken down from nearly 12,500 complaints related to AI misuse received by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) since 2024, the Dewan Rakyat was told today (June 30).
US House passes online safety bill as Senate eyes stricter push
The House on June 29 passed legislation to require new online safety protections for children, a sign of growing momentum in Washington to address a widespread concern among US parents even as the measure sets up a clash with senators seeking stronger safeguards.
Many child safety features on social apps don’t work, report finds
Researchers found that teens can discover harmful content, connect with unknown adults and easily bypass time limits.
US Supreme Court rules on dragnet searches of cellphone location data
The US Supreme Court on June 29 ruled partially in favour of a man challenging the use of sweeping "geofence" searches of cellphone location data in his robbery conviction, sending the case back to a lower court for further consideration.
The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing
Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her "soulmate." But the day that forged their bond – June 23, 2020 – was the worst of each of their lives.
Google caps Meta’s use of Gemini AI, Financial Times reports
Google has placed limits on Meta Platforms Inc's use of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models because it could not provide as much computing capacity as the social media company wanted, according to the Financial Times.
AI chatbots are helping people communicate with dating partners. Here are some do's and don'ts
Whether you love or loathe generative AI chatbots, they're becoming increasingly involved in the business of romance.
Australia to strengthen enforcement of under-16 social media ban
Australia will grant its online safety watchdog more powers and increase the maximum penalty for breaches of its world-first social media ban, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying Big Tech companies are not doing enough to comply.
Nacsa says Health Ministry, other govt agency websites hacked; urges immediate patch to fix vulnerability
The National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) says that several government websites, including those of the Health Ministry (MOH), Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission, Handicraft Development Corporation, and Women's Development Department (JPW), have been hacked.
