Japan cabinet approves revision to AI basic plan
Japan's revised plan highlights the increasing technological and security risks posed by AI, especially an increased risk of cyberattacks through the misuse of AI.
South Korea sees first AI glasses exam cheating case
The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office indicted the man last month on charges of violating the National Technical Qualification Act, local media outlets reported Monday.
Japan ministry panel says voices ‘legally protected’ from AI-assisted misuse, in draft guidelines
Amid the rampant exploitation of the likenesses and voices of celebrities and others without permission on social media and elsewhere, Japan's justice ministry established an…
Thailand plans AI and semiconductor push after IMF export recognition
The policy announcement followed an International Monetary Fund assessment identifying Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia as the world’s four leading net exporters of…
Clearer rules needed in the age of AI, say Malaysian experts
Intellectual property lawyer Sabrina Mohamed Hashim said amendments are necessary as the Act predates AI systems, large-scale data mining and modern digital distribution models.
Man under investigation for secretly recording dates with AI smart glasses in Korea
Case raises fresh concerns over the misuse of AI smart glasses for crimes.
Malaysian state of Selangor moves to study pilot project for ‘sustainable’ AI data centre
The project will check whether the idea is possible and what technical, environmental and governance rules are needed for an artificial intelligence-ready, high-density computing…
Samsung tops Nvidia with record Q2 operating profit
AI memory surge powers record USD $58.99 billion operating profit, well above market expectations.
Nepal brings social media, AI advertising under new national policy
The National Advertising Policy 2026 introduces regulation for influencer marketing, sponsored content and AI-generated ads, while tightening oversight across digital platforms.
As the threat of AI replacement looms larger, Pakistan’s celebrities are fighting back
Some in the industry are pushing for guardrails and protections against AI-based exploitation.