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Malaysia, Indonesia Block Musk's Grok Over AI Deepfakes
The Canberra Times
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- Date Published
- 12 Jan 2026
- Priority Score
- 3
- Australian
- No
- Created
- 12 Jan 2026, 07:01 am
Authors (2)
- Eileen NgNEW
- Edna TariganNEW
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Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok due to its misuse in generating...
Summary
Malaysia and Indonesia have taken decisive action against Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, due to concerns over its use in generating deepfakes. These developments highlight regional efforts to prevent the misuse of AI technologies that could lead to misinformation and security breaches. The blockage underlines the ongoing global discourse on AI regulation and governance, particularly as it pertains to the mitigation of AI-generated threats. This scenario offers insights into how countries in Southeast Asia are navigating the challenges posed by advanced AI capabilities and their potential risks.
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