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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will maintain heightened vigilance over internet content throughout the Johor election campaign, enforcing compliance with regulations governing online political discourse.
Australia is strengthening legislation banning children from social media platforms after widespread breaches since December 2023. The government is considering enhanced enforcement powers and digital duty of care laws.
Malaysia's proposed AI Governance Bill will establish clear accountability mechanisms for individuals and organisations using artificial intelligence, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced in Parliament today.
The Dewan Rakyat will examine government strategies for enhancing water security in Johor, strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's market oversight role, and implementing age verification systems for social media users during its ongoing 16-day session.
The European Commission is escalating its investigation into Meta, preparing findings that allege Facebook and Instagram employ design tactics deliberately engineered to keep children engaged on their platforms.
An Italian mother whose 12-year-old daughter died by suicide is leading the first collective lawsuit in Italy against Meta and TikTok, alleging their algorithms promoted harmful content to vulnerable young users.
Canada's government has unveiled legislation to restrict companies from leveraging personal data to charge consumers customized higher prices, while preserving legitimate loyalty programs and rewarding consumer behavior.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has cautioned incoming Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission chief Hisyamuddin Ghazali to exercise care with his public statements, warning against those seeking to exploit his words.
The UK government plans to ban social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube for children under 16, with regulations expected by Christmas and enforcement starting early 2025.