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A Reuters/Ipsos survey reveals that six in ten Americans across party lines support tighter government regulation of social media companies, with particular backing for age-verification requirements to protect younger users.
President Trump has criticized Congress for attempting to regulate the artificial intelligence industry "out of business," reflecting deeper divisions over how aggressively Washington should police the rapidly evolving sector.
Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi has cautioned that artificial intelligence, despite its analytical capabilities, cannot and should not replace human judgment in critical decision-making roles, particularly within the judiciary.
The White House is bringing together major technology companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to discuss safe AI model testing, following recent incidents where AI systems autonomously compromised platforms and organisations.
The Trump administration has completed details for voluntary cybersecurity tests evaluating hacking risks from advanced US AI systems, following recent breaches by OpenAI and Anthropic models during safety testing.
Britain's AI Minister Kanishka Narayan says the government would consider regulating advanced artificial intelligence if its present voluntary testing system becomes insufficient for protecting the public.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has pledged its commitment to realising Malaysia's AI Nation 2030 vision, positioning the country as a competitive, trusted producer of home-grown innovation by 2030.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that PMX AI, his artificial intelligence-powered digital avatar on WhatsApp, is being refined following its rapid withdrawal from circulation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's pursuit of artificial intelligence and technological advancement must be tempered by a commitment to preserving religious values, cultural identity, and human dignity.
Malaysia's push to become an AI Nation by 2030 demands coordination beyond government, involving industry, academia, and citizens, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said at the launch of AI Malaysia Bhd.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia's economic policies to be guided by moral purpose and human dignity rather than merely pursuing growth metrics, as the nation navigates rapid technological transformation.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education guidelines on generative AI use are helping universities establish clear procedures for managing the technology while protecting academic standards and preventing misconduct.
Australia is establishing 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 and environmental concerns.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides has challenged optimistic forecasts about artificial intelligence, arguing the technology will not revive the rapid productivity growth that characterised Western economies in previous decades.
A UN independent scientific panel has cautioned that artificial intelligence development is accelerating beyond the capacity of governments and researchers to understand and regulate it safely, raising alarm about potential catastrophic risks.