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
Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformation, experts say
At least 87 of Musk's posts this year have promoted claims about the U.S. election that fact-checkers have rated as false or misleading.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Trump's fraud claims revive fears he may again seek to overturn election results
Trump continues to falsely claim his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result of widespread fraud in multiple states that Trump lost.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation, report says
Social media platforms have been under scrutiny over misinformation and conspiracy theories, including false information on elections.
Fri Nov 01 2024
MOE views seriously rise in suicidal thoughts, ‘Barcode' trend among students
The 'barcode' trend involves students cutting their arms with sharp objects, falsely believing it helps them cope with depression.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Trump, at Latino event, stands by false claims of immigrants eating pets
Donald Trump amplifies a false claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield stole pets or took wildlife from parks for food.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over misinformation law
The proposed law would require tech platforms to set codes of conduct to stop dangerous falsehoods spreading and be approved by a regulator.
Fri Sep 13 2024
At debate, Trump shares falsehoods about pet-eating, infanticide
Donald Trump repeated his falsehood that Democrats are so extreme on abortion rights that they support killing newborns.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud
Prosecutors alleged the duo helped set up joint venture with 1MDB by falsely claiming their company, PetroSaudi, was backed by Saudi Arabia.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Telegram CEO arrested over probe into child porn, drug trafficking on app
Emmanuel Macron said there was no political motive in the arrest of Pavel Durov, despite many false comments online.
Tue Aug 27 2024
3R Issue: Muhyiddin gives statement, hands over documents to police
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin denies accusations of discussing race, religion, and royalty in his speech, calling them false and malicious.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Genting Malaysia disproves fake online video on gambling app
Genting Malaysia has came out to disprove a deepfake video falsely portraying an Astro AWANI interview with the company's top leaders
Thu Aug 15 2024
'Is she Indian or Black?' Trump questions Harris' identity at Black journalists' convention
Donald Trump made a false suggestion about Kamala Harris downplaying her Black heritage in the past.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Biden stumbles early, Trump fires out falsehoods at first debate
Joe Biden and Donald Trump traded attacks on abortion, immigration, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and their handling of the economy.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Stopping AI disinformation: Protecting truth in the digital world
AI can help combat false information through analysing patterns, language and context to aid content moderation.
Sat Jun 22 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024