Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
A US federal judge has determined that Meta destroyed or allowed destruction of critical evidence in a lawsuit filed by an Australian mining magnate over fraudulent cryptocurrency advertisements. The ruling could undermine Meta's legal immunity claims.
A UK Labour politician is suing Elon Musk's xAI company over deepfake pornography created using the Grok chatbot. She wants courts to force permanent technical safeguards preventing the platform from generating non-consensual sexual images of her or anyone else.
Malaysia's International Regulatory Conference 2026 wrapped up with strong emphasis on agile governance, platform accountability, and international digital cooperation. Over 500 global regulators and industry leaders debated online safety, data protection, and emerging technologies.
A 15-year-old Florida plaintiff has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta Platforms just days before a Los Angeles trial was set to begin. The case was among thousands alleging social media companies designed addictive platforms harming youth mental health.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has stressed that accountability and people-centred approaches are fundamental to building a secure digital future, urging platforms, regulators and communities to work collectively.
YouTube has filed an appeal against a California court ruling that found it negligent in contributing to a young woman's social media addiction and mental health decline, joining Meta in contesting the landmark verdict.