Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has denied that a controversial video is of him, citing physical mismatches, after the Akal Takht rejected his claim that it was AI-generated. The dispute intertwines deepfake allegations with political tensions over a new anti-sacrilege law.
TikTok now forbids AI-generated voices and pre-recorded audio in shopping livestreams, requiring real-time human interaction. The ban counters the platform’s own AI avatar push and targets abuse that degraded viewer experience.
Malaysians are among the world’s most enthusiastic AI users, with 82% reporting time savings at work. Yet 73% fear significant job losses, revealing a complex relationship with the technology.
Anthropic’s senior executives met with US officials on June 15 but failed to resolve a dispute over export controls on its latest AI models. The standoff has halted access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 globally, sparking debate over security and sovereignty.
Malaysians show the world’s highest AI optimism, with 70% seeing more benefits than drawbacks, far above the global average. But 73% also fear significant job losses, revealing a deep tension between personal productivity gains and economic anxiety.
A new Ipsos survey reveals that 82% of Malaysians say AI tools have saved them time at work, far above the global average. Yet 73% fear significant job losses, highlighting a deep tension between personal benefit and economic anxiety.
U.S. shoppers arriving via AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini spend 53% more per visit and browse longer, according to Adobe Analytics. The data signals a major shift in online retail and urges brands to optimize for AI discovery.
Oracle shares plunged 12% after the company disclosed $70 billion in AI capital spending and plans to raise $40 billion in fresh debt. The selloff highlights investor fears over cash burn and fierce cloud competition.
Anthropic is moving to lease and manage its own data centers, seeking financial support from Google for the lease payments. This strategic shift aims to secure long-term AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on cloud providers.
Anthropic and U.S. officials hold emergency talks Monday after the government ordered a block on foreign access to its latest AI models. The company disputes claims of a serious security bypass.