Malaysia lost RM3.18 billion to online scams between 2021 and April 2024
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission removed 32,676 fraud and scam content between January and Aug 15, an increase from 6,297 in 2023.
Given that social media platforms are becoming the primary domain for AI-generated content and viable alternatives are becoming scarce, Teo believes it is time to reconsider classifying them as public utilities. Teo made this remark in her keynote address at the 19th Asia Media Summit and Associated Meetings themed ‘Media: The New Odyssey’ at Brickfields Asia College here today.
If left unchecked, she said these threats can fuel geopolitical tensions, societal polarisation and individual harm, including scams and privacy invasions facilitated by deepfake technology and cyberbullying. Regarding the Summit, Teo hoped it would serve as a platform to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusivity for positive change among media, policymakers and stakeholders.
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