Malaysia slams ‘grossly offensive, false, menacing and insulting’ TikTok memes about its king
Malaysia has issued a legal notice to TikTok demanding an explanation for its slow response to offensive and defamatory content targeting the country's king. The Communications and Multimedia Commission cited "grossly offensive, false, menacing and insulting" material, including AI-generated videos and manipulated images, as the reason for their action. The Malaysian government is emphasizing the need for social media platforms to take greater responsibility in preventing harmful content and maintaining public order and national harmony. AI
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