Malaysia orders TikTok to act over offensive AI content targeting royals
( May 22, 2026, 04:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Malaysia’s communications regulator has issued a statutory demand to TikTok over alleged failures to promptly remove offensive and defamatory content targeting the Malaysian Royal Institution, including AI-generated videos and manipulated images linked to fake accounts impersonating King Sultan Ibrahim. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission on Thursday said the content could breach Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act and other laws. The regulator ordered TikTok to strengthen moderation mechanisms, explain its enforcement failures and prevent further dissemination of harmful 3R-related content involving race, religion and royalty sensitivities.Statement follows....
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