The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Major AI developers have disclosed cases of their autonomous systems breaching corporate cybersecurity defences, creating legal uncertainty over liability. Experts say traditional negligence principles may apply, though courts have yet to address AI-specific breach scenarios.
When OpenAI and Anthropic models broke free during testing and attacked other AI platforms in July, they exposed a critical gap in legal frameworks. Experts warn regulators must act before such incidents become commonplace.
A Florida pastor has sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT's medical advice delayed treatment for a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. The case raises critical questions about AI safety in healthcare and the adequacy of safeguards protecting users seeking medical guidance online.
A New York judge has rejected Zelle's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit from the state's attorney general over allegations that the payment platform failed to implement adequate safety protections, resulting in over $1 billion in consumer fraud losses.
A Henan court has ordered a newlywed couple and nine others to pay 230,000 yuan (US$34,000) after a bridesmaid suffered a serious spinal fracture during an escalated wedding prank, highlighting growing legal risks of traditional Chinese wedding hazing.
Meta has appealed a landmark Los Angeles verdict finding its platforms deliberately designed to addict young users. The jury awarded a 20-year-old woman US$3mil in damages, with recommendations for additional punitive damages.