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Malaysian zakat institutions are deploying artificial intelligence and biometric authentication to combat cyber fraud, shifting from reactive to proactive security. Experts stress layered defences and user awareness remain essential.
The Sultan of Perak has called for heritage schools like Malay College Kuala Kangsar to reinvent themselves for the artificial intelligence era, balancing technological readiness with character development.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has proposed deploying artificial intelligence scanners at cargo terminals nationwide to enhance detection and monitoring of dangerous goods, addressing gaps in current inspection frameworks.
Indian activists are mounting legal challenges against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for deploying AI-powered surveillance systems during the nation's largest youth protest in recent decades, setting up a test case on federal authority.
Identity verification platform Jumio has posted strong second-quarter results in 2026, underpinned by major product launches and global expansion of its AI-powered identity intelligence solutions.
The Malaysian Employers Federation has urged employers to strengthen verification processes and maintain human oversight in hiring as artificial intelligence transforms recruitment, warning of growing risks from AI-generated application materials and deepfake technology.
Malaysia is moving to harness artificial intelligence for its creative sector through a new partnership between the Orange Economy Consortium and Chinese tech firm Cloudwise, aiming to boost the nation's digital economy ambitions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled an artificial intelligence avatar as a new channel for citizens to share views on government policies, targeting youth participation in democratic engagement.
Authorities have remanded eight students in custody following a violent confrontation that erupted amid allegations concerning the distribution of AI-altered sexually explicit material among peers.
South Korea has launched its first legal case against exam cheating involving AI-powered glasses, prompting authorities to strengthen enforcement and explicitly prohibit the technology in testing environments.