Malaysia must boost media literacy as AI reshapes information landscape, says deputy communications minister (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia's deputy communications minister calls for enhanced media literacy and AI training to address challenges posed by AI-driven information landscapes, emphasizing the need for trust and responsible journalism.

• Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching emphasizes the need to strengthen public media literacy to evaluate information and identify misleading content
• She highlights the importance of AI training and digital verification to prepare journalists for future challenges
• The Malaysian Media Council's complaints mechanism has resolved 12 out of 14 received cases within two months