PUTRAJAYA (Jan 3): The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating online harm on social media platform X and will summon its representatives to seek clarification over the alleged misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate harmful content. In a statement on Saturday, the MCMC said it views seriously public complaints involving the misuse of AI on X, particularly the manipulation of images of women and children to produce obscene, highly offensive and harmful material. The MCMC said it will also initiate investigations against X users suspected of breaching the CMA. Although X is currently not a licensed service provider, the MCMC stressed that the platform remains subject to Malaysia’s online safety standards and is responsible for preventing the dissemination of harmful content accessible in the country. The MCMC urged all platforms accessible in Malaysia to implement safeguards in line with local laws and online safety standards, particularly in relation to AI features, chatbots and image manipulation applications.

Source: The Edge Markets January 03, 2026 12:42 UTC