Malaysian regulator probes Anthropic claims of AI election manipulation
( September 14, 2026, 08:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says it is examining Anthropic’s September 2026 threat-intelligence report, which alleged an AI-enabled election-manipulation operation targeting Malaysian voters. Anthropic’s official report described a network of fake social-media accounts, a fabricated news site and voter-profiling tools, as well as claims that the operation sought a contract with the commission. The regulator rejected any connection, saying activities described fall outside its mandate and that it does not participate in such arrangements. The commission will seek information from relevant parties, assess evidence and coordinate with authorities before deciding any action. It reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the public online.Statement follows....
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