AWANI Tonight: 28th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with #AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
- Govt launches AI chatbot AIFA to combat fake news
- The 1:3 internship policy as a solution to market gaps
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- Govt launches AI chatbot AIFA to combat fake news
- The 1:3 internship policy as a solution to market gaps
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Jan 28 2025
AWANI Tonight: AIFA: Govt launches AI chatbot to combat fake news
The government has launched an AI chatbot called the Artificial Intelligence Fact-Check Assistant (AIFA) to combat fake news and help users verify information online.
Tue Jan 28 2025
![Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61738056659_MCMC.jpg)
Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news
AIFA accepts input in text format for now, but will be expanded to accept other formats such as videos or graphics in future, says Fahmi.
Tue Jan 28 2025
![Probe against man suspected of using fake title, providing illegal Ayurvedic treatment Probe against man suspected of using fake title, providing illegal Ayurvedic treatment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706012736_TBANBALAGAN.jpg)
Probe against man suspected of using fake title, providing illegal Ayurvedic treatment
Police say the man is suspected of offering Ayurvedic treatment without a license or Health Ministry approval.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![US Justice Dept releases report on Trump attempt to overturn 2020 election US Justice Dept releases report on Trump attempt to overturn 2020 election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736847782_TBTRUMPSTATEMENT.jpg)
US Justice Dept releases report on Trump attempt to overturn 2020 election
Investigations found Trump spread false 2020 voter fraud claims, pressured lawmakers, and pushed fake electors to overturn 2020 election.
Tue Jan 14 2025
![Delivery man loses RM63,826 in love scam after 20 days of online relationship Delivery man loses RM63,826 in love scam after 20 days of online relationship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81706786364_TBLOVESCAM.jpg)
Delivery man loses RM63,826 in love scam after 20 days of online relationship
The man claims to have met the woman known as Leong, through the Wechat application but she is believed to have used a fake identity.
Tue Jan 07 2025
![Singaporean couple who spent 19 years on the run arrested by MACC Singaporean couple who spent 19 years on the run arrested by MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41729609777_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
Singaporean couple who spent 19 years on the run arrested by MACC
The couple fled Singapore when Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau investigated the case, evading authorities with fake identities.
Wed Dec 04 2024
![Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71732180512_BangkokHospitalUdo.jpg)
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
![Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/61569655802_Banksy.jpg)
Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy
Investigators said they had seized more than 2,100 fake pieces, with a potential market value of about 200 million euros.
Mon Nov 11 2024
![How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector? How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712310449_deepfake.jpg)
How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?
In the ambitious pursuit to tackle the harms from false content on social media and news websites, data scientists are getting creative.
Sun Nov 10 2024
![Trump says he wouldn't mind if someone shot through 'the fake news' to get him Trump says he wouldn't mind if someone shot through 'the fake news' to get him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81730690786_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump says he wouldn't mind if someone shot through 'the fake news' to get him
Donald Trump complained to supporters about gaps in the bullet-proof glass surrounding him as he spoke.
Mon Nov 04 2024
![How AI could influence US voters How AI could influence US voters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71730280382_DonaldTrump.jpg)
How AI could influence US voters
Fake images and social media posts created by bots could erode and undermine trust in democratic systems and communities.
Thu Oct 31 2024
![Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699508762_TBmeta.jpg)
Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads
The plaintiffs claim Meta must investigate ads and block them if it can foresee potential harm to users.
Tue Oct 29 2024
![ASEAN urged to intensify cybersecurity awareness efforts ASEAN urged to intensify cybersecurity awareness efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41729066637_DrKaoKimHourn.jpg)
ASEAN urged to intensify cybersecurity awareness efforts
Dr Kao Kim Hourn calls for ASEAN to intensify its capacity-building efforts and launch a region-wide cyber awareness campaign.
Wed Oct 16 2024
![Man arrested near Trump rally in California faces gun charges Man arrested near Trump rally in California faces gun charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41728877118_California.jpg)
Man arrested near Trump rally in California faces gun charges
The man was found in possession of loaded firearms, multiple passports and a fake license plate, the local sheriff said.
Mon Oct 14 2024
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025