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Telegram has disappeared from Apple App Store search results worldwide, though the app continues functioning for existing users. The sudden removal raises questions about whether it stems from technical problems or deliberate platform action.
A Munich court has ruled that AI music generator Suno violated copyright protections and must disclose revenue details. The decision marks another legal setback for AI music firms facing mounting pressure from artists and publishers worldwide.
A British Labour Party member is pursuing landmark legal action against Elon Musk's xAI, seeking a court order to stop Grok from creating non-consensual sexualised images. The case could reshape how data protection laws apply to AI developers globally.
Thousands of young Indians protesting education system irregularities are bypassing government Internet shutdowns using Bluetooth-based messaging apps and pre-arranged coordination strategies.
Police in Johor Baru have made an arrest following allegations that a man posted seditious and insulting content about Islam on Facebook, highlighting ongoing tensions around online speech in Malaysia.
Researchers discovered that popular chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT can accurately infer intimate personal details about users through conversation analysis, including socioeconomic status, psychological traits, and lifestyle choices—raising alarm among privacy advocates.
France has become the first European Union country to ban social media access for children under 15, following overwhelming parliamentary approval. The measure takes effect from September for new accounts.
Well-known Malaysian influencer and entrepreneur Khairul Aming has voiced concern after his phone bill information surfaced online without authorisation, raising fresh questions about digital privacy protection in Malaysia.
Nearly six years after eBay employees launched a coordinated campaign to intimidate EcommerceBytes founders Ina and David Steiner, the couple continues waiting for justice and compensation from the tech giant.
Political activist Jufazli Shi Ahmad has been fined RM11,000 by a Sessions court for an offensive TikTok video concerning former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri, with the judge warning that future convictions could lead to imprisonment.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has called on the public to stop sharing content that reveals children's identities on digital platforms, warning of legal consequences and lasting psychological damage.
Denmark has intervened in a European Court of Justice case against Google, Meta, Spotify, and other tech giants, backing Belgium's position that these platforms must pay for news content they host.
A Greek politician investigating surveillance technology sales was himself hacked by the very spyware he was studying, raising questions about government accountability and digital security in Europe.