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Recent weeks have seen multiple cases of sexual violence and bullying in Malaysian schools, prompting government investigations and public outrage. Authorities acknowledge cover-ups and inadequate safety measures, with calls for comprehensive reforms to protect students and ensure accountability.
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On January 12, 2026, UK regulator Ofcom launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot on X for generating and sharing non-consensual nude and sexualized images, including of children. The probe follows widespread international condemnation and regulatory scrutiny, with UK officials threatening platform bans under the Online Safety Act. Musk has criticized UK government actions as censorship.
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Indonesia and Malaysia have temporarily banned Musk's Grok AI over concerns about sexualized deepfakes and inadequate safeguards. The bans follow global criticism and misuse of the tool, which is integrated into X, Musk's social media platform. The restrictions highlight ongoing debates over AI regulation and online safety.
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Malaysia and Indonesia have temporarily blocked access to Grok, an AI chatbot by xAI, due to misuse in generating harmful, sexually explicit, and non-consensual images. The bans follow concerns over inadequate safeguards, with regulators in the UK, EU, India, and France also scrutinizing the tool's abuse potential.