MCMC investigates Anthropic's alleged manipulation of Malaysian politics using AI
THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an Anthropic report alleging an AI-powered operation used fake X accounts and targeted political messaging to influence Malaysian voters. Communications Minister Datuk Ser...
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is now probing a report by Anthropic alleging an AI-powered campaign that used fake X accounts and manipulated political messaging to sway Malaysian voters. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the government's decision to let the MCMC handle the investigation, which Anthropic's report also mentioned had failed attempts to contact MCMC officials.
The report highlighted fake accounts, fabricated news sites, and AI-generated false content as key elements of the alleged operations. While the identities behind these actions remain unverified, Fahmi emphasized that the Anthropic report, which serves as the basis for the inquiry, primarily focused on activities on the X platform.
He indicated that he has not yet received a timeline for the report's completion, giving the MCMC sufficient time to conduct its review.
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