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OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT for Teens, a version targeting ages 13–17 with protective measures against harmful content and romantic chat. Child advocacy groups remain cautious about whether these safeguards adequately address teenage vulnerability to AI dependency.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has cautioned parents to monitor children's interactions with artificial intelligence systems, warning that AI should never replace human relationships despite its utility for information retrieval.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for continuous development of patriotism and digital literacy among Malaysian youth, emphasizing their role in advancing the nation amid technological change.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched a community internet safety campaign in Sook district, 148km from Kota Kinabalu, aimed at equipping rural residents with digital literacy skills and cyber-threat awareness.