The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a government initiative offering free three-month AI software subscriptions to 100,000 Malaysians aged 18 to 30 who complete training modules, beginning August 31 on the Rakyat Digital platform.
Tennessee's lawsuit against Meta entered jury deliberation phase this week, with prosecutors arguing the social media giant knowingly ignored internal research about Instagram's harmful effects on teenagers while prioritizing profit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Malaysians against embracing technology divorced from ethical principles, urging the nation to pursue innovation while remaining morally grounded.
A UK government-commissioned trial involving 309 households found teenagers experienced improved sleep, concentration and mood under social media restrictions, though enforcing limits proved challenging as young people bypassed controls.
The European Parliament failed to break an impasse over how to regulate online child sexual abuse reporting, with disputes over encryption protections causing the voluntary reporting mechanism to lapse in April.
The US House passed legislation to protect children online, but faces pushback from senators demanding stricter accountability measures for tech companies. The competing bills highlight ongoing tensions over how to regulate social media.
Australia is moving to strengthen its pioneering social media ban for children after evidence shows enforcement is struggling, with seven in ten underage users still maintaining accounts on major platforms.