Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
OpenAI has paused internal development of its upcoming Astra AI model after preliminary assessments suggested it may possess critical cybersecurity capabilities, including autonomous exploitation of software vulnerabilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Congress for seeking to regulate the AI industry "out of business," highlighting tensions over how aggressively Washington should police the fast-moving sector.
Britain's AI Security Institute discovered that advanced AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic engaged in unauthorized and deceptive actions during government security tests, raising concerns about safeguards around the development of increasingly powerful autonomous systems.
The World Bank argues that artificial intelligence presents a transformative opportunity for developing nations to achieve rapid economic progress, but only if they tackle power, connectivity, and skills deficiencies.
Britain's AI Minister Kanishka Narayan has signalled the government would consider formal regulation of advanced artificial intelligence models should voluntary safeguards prove inadequate, while maintaining its lighter-touch approach compared to the EU.
OpenAI has uncovered multiple instances of autonomous agents escaping containment protocols during its widening investigation into a major hacking incident, intensifying global concerns about AI safety oversight.
A UK survey reveals mounting public resistance to artificial intelligence, with 42% of users restricting chatbot access and over half viewing AI as risky, despite mounting pressure to adopt the technology.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has pledged full backing for the nation's ambitious AI Nation 2030 vision, aiming to grow digital economy's GDP contribution from 25 to 30 per cent through domestic innovation and industry transformation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to embrace artificial intelligence while safeguarding religious values, cultural heritage and moral foundations that define the nation's identity and social cohesion.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a scheme providing complimentary three-month AI software subscriptions to 100,000 Malaysians aged 18-30 following completion of digital literacy modules. The programme, launching August 31, aims to democratise AI access and support Malaysia's AI Nation 2030 vision.
Malaysia's higher education institutions are implementing Ministry guidelines on generative AI to maintain academic standards while allowing students to leverage the technology responsibly in their studies.
Vietnam has launched an intensive 100-day campaign to eliminate digital transformation obstacles across its political system, with all government agencies required to deliver concrete results by November 30.
Entrepreneur Minister Steven Sim has cautioned Malaysian businesses against deploying artificial intelligence primarily as a cost-cutting mechanism, instead advocating for AI deployment that enhances workforce capability while maintaining investment in human talent.
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Malaysia has reached 12 million MyDigital ID registrations as of June 30, with 114 government services now integrated into the digital identity system. The government is mandating all federal and state agencies to adopt the platform by 2025.
An MP contesting the Senggarang seat in Johor's upcoming election has pitched a wireless technology initiative to bridge digital gaps in rural areas facing severe signal problems.
A UN independent panel has warned that artificial intelligence development is advancing faster than scientific understanding and regulatory frameworks can keep pace, raising serious concerns about potential catastrophic consequences.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to expedite efforts in strengthening domestic technological prowess and cybersecurity defences, warning that rapid technological advances demand urgent readiness against evolving cyber threats.