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RegASK has introduced an agentic AI workflow that automates product label compliance checking across multiple markets, cutting review time from days to approximately five minutes while maintaining full audit trails for regulatory oversight.
IBM has lowered its annual revenue growth forecast to between 4% and 5% for 2026, citing a shift in corporate spending toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. The tech giant also missed second-quarter profit and revenue targets, though management insists the slowdown reflects deferred deals rather than long-term demand destruction.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education has introduced generative AI guidelines helping universities develop ethical frameworks. Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim says institutions now have clear procedures to address misuse while supporting responsible technology adoption in academic settings.
News Corp has filed a countersuit against search engine Brave, alleging the company illegally scraped and resold copyrighted articles to artificial intelligence firms. The dispute highlights growing tensions between publishers and tech platforms over AI training data.
Malaysia is hosting the International Regulatory Conference 2026 to tackle emerging challenges in digital regulation, artificial intelligence governance, and online safety. The two-day event brings together regional and international regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape the nation's evolving digital landscape.
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation has filed what is believed to be the first patent infringement case against AI company Anthropic, alleging that the firm's systems violate patents covering neuroscience-inspired machine-learning technology developed by university professors.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister calls for AI integration in universities while maintaining ethical and moral foundations. A 10-year blueprint aims to develop human capital equipped for future challenges.
Malaysia is leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen its creative industry through a partnership between the Orange Economy Consortium and Chinese tech firm Cloudwise, positioning the nation as a regional digital creative hub.
Samsung Electronics is cutting hundreds of jobs across its US consumer electronics operations in New Jersey and Texas as it relocates its headquarters. The move reflects diverging fortunes within the South Korean conglomerate, where its chip division soars while mobile and appliance units struggle.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has warned the public to be careful when using artificial intelligence to create content featuring Malaysia's national flag, stressing that the Jalur Gemilang's 14 stripes must be accurately depicted.
Cambodia is pursuing an ambitious pivot toward artificial intelligence and high-tech manufacturing to revive economic growth, moving away from traditional sectors like garments and tourism as it faces slower expansion and mounting employment pressures.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled an artificial intelligence avatar to facilitate public engagement on governance matters, particularly appealing to younger Malaysians to participate in discussions about national policy direction.
Startups are using AI coding tools to build software with skeletal teams, boosting productivity and cutting costs. However, demand for junior programmers is collapsing, threatening the traditional pathway for new developers to launch careers in tech.
Apple has overtaken Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company, valued at $4.88 trillion, as investors reassess how artificial intelligence benefits will translate into corporate earnings and competitive advantages across the tech sector.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the media to balance press freedom with ethical accountability as artificial intelligence and digital technologies reshape the journalism landscape, emphasising that technology must always be guided by ethics.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted artificial intelligence and professional talent development as cornerstones of Malaysia's regional competitiveness, during talks with Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia.
Chinese universities are banning smart watches, glasses and fitness trackers from exam halls after discovering students using AI-powered wearables to cheat. The crackdown includes AI-powered proctoring systems and severe penalties.
New York has implemented a statewide pause on large data centre projects, marking the first such moratorium in America. The freeze applies to facilities consuming at least 50 megawatts and aims to develop stronger environmental regulations.
New York has become the first US state to impose a moratorium on large data center construction, halting projects consuming 50 megawatts or more of power for one year while regulators assess environmental impacts.
Australia is creating a dedicated Office of AI within the Prime Minister's Department to coordinate regulation across government, aiming to attract investment while managing risks from job displacement, energy consumption, and intellectual property concerns.
More than 200 researchers, including 15 Nobel laureates and leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, are pressing governments to develop policies addressing AI's rapid economic transformation and potential job displacement risks.
Malaysia's Health Ministry plans to test artificial intelligence technology at selected hospitals as part of efforts to transform facilities into Smart Hospitals, with potential network upgrades and clinical automation.
Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim has urged Malaysian businesses to adopt AI as a tool for expanding capabilities rather than slashing workforce costs, emphasising that sustainable competitiveness depends on balancing technological investment with human talent.
Cambridge University scientists have developed an artificial intelligence-powered vaccine technology that could provide immunity against entire virus families rather than individual strains, potentially preventing future pandemics and addressing the limitations of traditional vaccines.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of coupling technological advancement in AI and quantum computing with robust moral values and integrity to ensure meaningful national progress.
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Malaysian banks and development financial institutions are swiftly adopting AI for routine operations like fraud detection and customer onboarding, but remain cautious about deploying the technology for high-stakes business decisions, according to a new AICB-led study.
Nigeria's competition authority has launched an investigation into major technology firms including Meta, Alphabet and X over alleged misuse of news content and anti-competitive conduct, following complaints from the Nigerian Press Organisation.
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An International Labour Organisation study warns that generative artificial intelligence will affect nearly 80 million workers across ASEAN, though widespread job losses have not yet occurred. Singapore leads in AI exposure while a stark preparedness gap divides the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to deepening ties with the UAE, emphasizing cooperation on artificial intelligence, defence, and regional peace during talks with a high-level UAE delegation.
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Malaysia's Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has warned that the financial sector's future hinges on balancing artificial intelligence with human judgment, ethical leadership and investment in talent.
As companies worldwide incorporate AI agents into organisational charts, researchers have uncovered troubling gaps in workplace oversight. Managers scrutinise AI-generated work less rigorously, potentially undermining productivity gains companies seek.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides has cautioned that artificial intelligence will not restore the robust productivity expansion that Western economies enjoyed decades ago, potentially signalling a permanent shift in growth trajectories.
Generative AI has transformed internet fraud, eliminating traditional red flags that once exposed scams. Criminals now deploy convincing deepfakes, lookalike websites and voice cloning to steal money. Here's what Southeast Asian consumers need to know.
Samsung Electronics has projected a dramatic 19-fold surge in second-quarter operating profit to 89.4 trillion won, capitalising on explosive demand for memory chips fuelled by artificial intelligence infrastructure investments globally.
Microsoft is laying off approximately 4,800 employees as part of a broader industry shift toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. The cuts represent 2.1% of its global workforce and follow similar moves by Amazon and Meta.
As artificial intelligence demands surge, data centres are expanding rapidly across America—but their relentless low-frequency hum is sparking lawsuits from residents over property devaluation, sleep deprivation, and health impacts.
Chinese tech giants ByteDance and Alibaba are shutting down AI companion features ahead of Beijing's stricter regulations on humanlike artificial intelligence services, reflecting global anxiety over psychological impacts of conversational AI.
Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that artificial intelligence represents the greatest security threat of the coming decade, urging the world to establish safeguards before the technology falls into hostile hands.
South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix is launching a $28 billion US listing, one of the world's largest share sales, capitalising on explosive global demand for AI-related semiconductors. The deal reflects Asia's strategic position in the artificial intelligence supply chain.
Kansas City, Missouri is advancing plans to install facial recognition technology on public buses to identify banned riders and missing persons, positioning the initiative as a watershed moment for AI surveillance in American transit systems.
A UN-backed independent scientific panel has warned that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is outpacing both scientific understanding and government policy, leaving no guarantees the technology will not cause serious harm.
London-based Wayve has secured $2.8 billion in funding for its end-to-end AI driving system, positioning itself as a licensing platform for automakers worldwide. The approach differs fundamentally from traditional rule-based navigation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to accelerate efforts in preparing its workforce for the artificial intelligence-driven economy, emphasising the need for swift educational reforms and skills development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised Ant International's establishment of a Global Operations Centre in Kuala Lumpur, emphasising its potential to create employment and advance Malaysia's ambitions as a regional leader in digital technology and artificial intelligence.
UNICEF data from 10 countries reveals children are adopting artificial intelligence three times faster than adults, with at least 20 million users facing serious safety risks from inadequate regulation and design.
The Bank of England's deputy governor for financial stability says existing regulatory frameworks are insufficient for managing autonomous AI agents in the financial sector, warning that new governance structures may be necessary.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to rapidly scale up its unmanned aerial vehicle industry, highlighting the sector's potential as a catalyst for economic growth and innovation amid a projected global market worth USD55 billion by 2030.
Legion, an American litigation-technology firm, has sued the US government after losing access to Anthropic's advanced Fable 5 AI model due to new export controls restricting foreign nationals' use of cutting-edge AI systems.
South Korea's SK Hynix announced plans to raise up to $29.43 billion through an American Depositary Receipt listing on Nasdaq, marking the largest ADR offering ever. Proceeds will fund new chip factories and advanced equipment.
Anthropic has introduced Claude Tag, enabling its Claude AI chatbot to monitor Slack channels, send alerts, and automate coding tasks on behalf of users. The feature represents a significant step in embedding AI agents into workplace collaboration tools.
A comprehensive Swiss study reveals that junior job openings have plummeted by nearly a third since 2023, as employers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence. Younger workers express growing anxiety about workplace relevance.
A US federal judge has allowed a landmark discrimination lawsuit against Workday to proceed, ruling the AI-powered hiring software may have violated California anti-discrimination laws and federal disability protections.
A group of California consumers has filed a federal lawsuit accusing major petrol station operators of using artificial intelligence to unlawfully manipulate fuel prices, claiming the practice has cost drivers over US$134 million annually.
Major fuel retailers including BP, Marathon Petroleum, and 7-Eleven face a class action lawsuit from California drivers alleging they used artificial intelligence to coordinate artificially high gasoline prices, potentially costing consumers billions annually.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed to broaden their partnership into artificial intelligence, energy, and semiconductors, moving beyond traditional agricultural cooperation. PM Anwar Ibrahim outlined the strategic expansion during Bangladesh's PM Tarique Rahman's official visit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia is transitioning to an economy centred on semiconductors, artificial intelligence and advanced technology, positioning the nation for digital-era competitiveness and sustained growth.
Media organisations must understand and strategically use algorithms and artificial intelligence to ensure credible news reaches the public, according to a Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris communication expert.
Estonia is set to become the first nation granting AI assistants personal identification numbers, conferring legal rights and accountability. The move reflects the Baltic nation's push to shape international AI governance standards.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day 2026 in Penang brings together media organisations to strengthen professionalism and address industry challenges amid technological disruption and changing news consumption patterns.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has stressed that strengthening Malaysia's National Statistical System and expanding AI use are essential to achieving the 13th Malaysia Plan's objectives in 2026-2030.
US asset managers Yorkville America and Corgi Securities have filed applications to launch exchange-traded funds targeting the newly minted MANGOS acronym, which groups six companies with significant artificial intelligence exposure, reflecting how rapidly ETF product development is accelerating.
A major PwC study shows artificial intelligence is creating two distinct labour market trajectories, with companies using AI to enhance human expertise pulling far ahead of those focusing purely on automation and cost reduction.
Malaysia's Broadcasting Director-General warns journalists they must develop AI competency or risk being outpaced by tech-savvy peers. Guidelines needed to ensure responsible use.
McKinsey projects AI deployment could generate €15 billion in productivity gains for Hungary by 2030, helping narrow the gap with Western European peers. However, executives warn delayed adoption risks leaving the country further behind global competitors.
Romance scams have become one of the world's fastest-growing online frauds, with criminals using artificial intelligence to create convincing fake identities and extract millions from unsuspecting victims across multiple continents.