WhatsApp announced late last month that it will be barring third-party AI chatbots from operating in the messaging app. This would take effect on 15 January, though some of these...
As Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 approaches, Meta has begun removing accounts from its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The law, which will take effect from...
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) says child protection remains central to its mandate after identifying 957 cases involving child-related harmful content between 1 January 2024 and 30 November...
Analysts warn that the rising number of realistic AI-generated videos circulating on social media during the Northeast Monsoon confuses the public and adds new risks during disasters. They say people...
WhatsApp has confirmed a major policy shift that will block the use of any non-Meta AI chatbot inside the messaging app starting 15 January 2026. The updated terms of service...
The government is pushing for all social media platforms operating in Malaysia to adopt electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) verification by the end of the second quarter of 2026, aiming to enforce...
Earlier this month, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said revealed that the government will establish a new Online Safety Committee. Following...
The Malaysian government is officially drawing a hard line in the sand: if you're under the age of 16, your social media days are numbered. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil...
X, formerly known as Twitter, has started rolling out a new "About this account" transparency feature that adds extra account information to user profiles. The update shows where an account...
WhatsApp has announced a significant refresh to its “About” feature, positioning it as a more immediate way for users to share what they’re up to. The company says the update...
TikTok is preparing to give users more control over how much AI-generated content appears in their feeds. The company confirmed that a new AI content control toggle will arrive soon...
Among all Meta-owned messaging apps, WhatsApp appears to be the only one that still lacks multi-account support, at least for iOS. However, it seems that the messaging platform is working...
