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A proposed class action lawsuit filed in Sacramento accuses BP, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart and Albertsons of deploying artificial intelligence to artificially inflate California petrol prices, potentially costing drivers billions annually.
A US federal judge has allowed a disability discrimination case against Workday to proceed, citing alleged breaches of California law and federal disability protections in its AI-powered hiring tool.
Indonesia is drafting regulations to integrate artificial intelligence into major government initiatives, including a $15 billion free meals programme. The move aims to boost GDP by 12% by 2030 and help the country catch up with regional AI leaders like Singapore and Malaysia.
Amazon has achieved water positive status in its Indian operations, returning more water to communities than it consumes. The milestone comes as tech giants face scrutiny over environmental costs of expanding AI data centre infrastructure.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has outlined a transformational economic strategy centring on advanced technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and artificial intelligence to drive Malaysia's next phase of development.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Asean and Russia to expand cooperation in trade, artificial intelligence, and energy. Speaking at a regional summit, he emphasised the bloc's commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships across multiple economic sectors.
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation has harnessed artificial intelligence and whistleblower intelligence to identify fraudulent claims within the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, according to the organisation's leadership.
Estonia is set to become the world's first country to assign personal identification numbers to artificial intelligence assistants, creating a legal framework that would grant bots accountability and rights in transactions involving businesses and individuals.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has underscored the critical importance of strengthening Malaysia's statistical infrastructure and embracing artificial intelligence in government decision-making to deliver the 13th Malaysia Plan 2026-2030.
Courts globally are implementing stricter oversight of AI-generated legal documents after attorneys submitted briefs riddled with fabricated citations. The issue raises urgent questions for Malaysia's legal profession.
A major PwC study shows artificial intelligence is splitting the global job market in two. Companies using AI to enhance human expertise are pulling ahead in productivity and growth, while those focused purely on automation lag behind.
Two US asset managers have filed applications to launch exchange-traded funds tracking the 'MANGOS' acronym—a new Wall Street shorthand for companies with significant artificial intelligence exposure, potentially replacing the Magnificent 7.
McKinsey estimates Hungary could unlock €15 billion in productivity gains by deploying artificial intelligence across its economy by 2030, though executives warn success depends on swift action to avoid competitive disadvantage.
Romance scams have become one of the fastest-growing forms of online fraud globally, with artificial intelligence enabling criminals to create convincing fake identities and elaborate backstories that deceive victims into sending millions in cash.