MCMC probes claims Claude AI targeted Malaysian voters, but says issue outside its mandate

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is currently investigating claims that Anthropic’s Claude AI platform was employed in a commercial election manipulation campaign targeting Malaysian voters. While the commission took the US AI company’s latest report seriously, it emphasized that the activities described fell outside its functions and mandate.

The MCMC clarified that it was not involved in any of the activities or dealings as reported. They are seeking additional information from relevant parties to establish the facts and understand the context of the claims. The commission stated that protecting the public from online harm and maintaining a safe online environment remains central to its responsibilities.

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