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Axios
19 hours ago
- Business
- Axios
White House AI plan focuses on beating China
The White House's AI action plan released on Wednesday focuses on beating China and accelerating the tech's advancement in the U.S. Why it matters:"Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan" at its core gives industry the green light to move as rapidly as it wants, all in the name of global competition. The big picture: Industry has been eager for the long-awaited plan to get a sense of what direction the Trump administration wants to go on AI, and just how it aims to differ from the Biden-era focus on safety. President Trump is set to appear at an event in Washington later on Wednesday with top tech leaders to discuss the document. The plan lays out the administration's aspirations for AI with specific goals that officials believe can be completed in Trump's second term. Driving the news: As Axios first reported last week, the plan ordered in Trump's January AI executive order is largely about messaging a hands-off, pro-growth approach to AI. The report focuses on three main "pillars" of accelerating AI innovation, building American AI infrastructure and leading in international AI diplomacy and security. What's inside: The report highlights four key policies: exporting American AI, promoting rapid buildout of data centers, enabling AI innovation and adoption, and free speech in frontier models. The action plan states that "the Federal government should not allow AI-related federal funding to be directed toward states with burdensome AI regulations that waste these funds, but should also not interfere with states' rights to pass prudent laws that are not unduly restrictive to innovation." It's a nod to what Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz tried to do via reconciliation, but faced too much backlash. The administration will put out a request for information on federal regulations it views as impeding AI innovation. Per the report, any state laws that the Trump administration deems in conflict with the federal standards set out in the Communications Act could be used as the basis to deny funding. OMB will work with all federal agencies with AI-related discretionary funding to ensure "they consider a state's AI regulatory climate" when making funding decisions. AI and free speech: At the federal level, the plan calls to change procurement standards for AI deemed too liberal or "woke" and to update the AI risk management framework to delete mentions of DEI, misinformation and climate change. Encouraging open-source AI: The plan aims to help startups and academics get access to compute via private-public partnerships at NAIRR, Commerce, OSTP and the National Science Foundation. The plan also urges various departments to adopt programs that will train people to work in AI jobs and prioritize government investment in emerging technologies like drones and self-driving cars. Export controls: Per the report, "the United States must meet global demand for AI by exporting its full AI technology stack— hardware, models, software, applications, and standards—to all countries willing to join America's AI alliance." What we're watching: At an event later on Wednesday, Trump is slated to sign executive orders to give agency directives for the AI action plan.
The Sun
05-07-2025
- The Sun
Freelance preacher investigated over distribution of sex videos
PETALING JAYA: A freelance religious speaker is under police investigation for allegedly sharing explicit videos involving his wives and other women, following a report lodged by his second wife. Shah Alam District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim, said the report was received at 12 noon on June 16. Following the report, police arrested the complainant's husband and seized two mobile phones and a laptop belonging to the suspect. 'A review of the suspect's mobile phone uncovered several sex videos involving the suspect and his wives, as well as explicit images of other women. 'The suspect was remanded for four days until July 5 and has since been released on police bail pending the completion of investigations,' he said in a statement. Mohd Iqbal said the investigation is being conducted under Section 509 of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. He added that if convicted under Section 509 of the Penal Code, the offender could face up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. 'Under Section 233 of the Communications Act, offenders may be fined up to RM50,000, jailed for up to one year, or both, with an additional RM1,000 fine for each day the offence continues after conviction. 'For offences under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, the penalty is a fine not exceeding RM100,' he said. Police have urged anyone with further information to contact Investigating Officer Insp Mira Noraien Norashid at 011-1143 0765. - Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
20-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Man claims trial to making offensive FB comments on Nurul Izzah
Ruslan Mat Ali at the Sepang sessions court today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A 48-year-old man claimed trial in the Sepang sessions court today to 11 charges of making offensive comments on Facebook against former MP Nurul Izzah Anwar earlier this year. Ruslan Mat Ali, a father of three, pleaded not guilty before judge Ahmad Fuad Othman after the charges were read, Harian Metro reported. In making his plea, he claimed he had dropped his handphone while fishing and had no idea how the Facebook comments were made. He was accused of knowingly using his Facebook account to send offensive comments against Nurul Izzah with the intention of annoying others. He was charged with committing the offences between Jan 2 and Feb 26. The charges were framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act, punishable by a maximum RM50,000 fine, up to one year's imprisonment, or both, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Fadhli Ab Wahab asked the court to fix bail at RM15,000. However, Ruslan, who was unrepresented, sought a lower bail amount, saying he had no income, was divorced, and had to look after three children. The judge granted bail of RM10,000 and fixed July 18 for mention. Ruslan failed to post bail and was placed under remand until the next court date.
Free Malaysia Today
19-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Woman charged with posting fake royal marriage cert on TikTok
Persana Avril Sollunda was allowed bail of RM10,000 with one surety. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A woman was charged in the Kuala Lumpur sessions court today with uploading social media content featuring a fake marriage certificate claiming she was married to a royal. Persana Avril Sollunda, 43, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to her before judge Norma Ismail. According to Berita Harian, the charge was framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which carries a maximum fine of RM500,000, a jail term of up to two years, or both. A further fine of RM5,000 may be imposed for each day the offence continues after conviction. Persana was accused of knowingly uploading a post containing an image of a fake marriage certificate purportedly between Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and a certain 'Crown Princess' Ratu Shana. She is said to have committed the offence on Feb 25, using a TikTok account under the name ' The court allowed her bail of RM10,000 with one surety and fixed July 17 for the submission of documents. She was also ordered to report to the nearest police station once a month until the case concludes. Deputy public prosecutor Nursyuhada Husna Sulaiman handled the prosecution while Persana was unrepresented.
Malay Mail
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
MCMC sues Telegram channels over content violations, gets court order to block posts
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has filed civil action against two channels on the Telegram platform, namely 'Edisi Siasat' and 'Edisi Khas'. Both channels were identified as spreading content that violated provisions under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which has the potential to erode trust in public institutions and affect public order. MCMC in a statement today said the action was the first of its kind taken against a social media platform provider, especially since Telegram is an Application Service Provider (Class) [ASP(C)] licensee. 'This follows Telegram's serious failure to address the content that has been repeatedly reported to them, despite various efforts of negotiation and cooperation made by MCMC,' it said. Given the unsatisfactory level of compliance, MCMC said it had applied for and successfully obtained an interim injunction order from the High Court as a last resort to stop the dissemination of the harmful content and prevent the re-publication of such content. This action is taken to ensure that the rule of law is upheld and public interests continue to be protected. According to MCMC, Telegram will be given due space to present its defence in line with the principles of justice and fundamental rights. 'MCMC as a regulatory body would like to remind that all social media platform providers are responsible for the content published in their respective digital spaces,' the commission said. — Bernama
