MCMC investigates AI-generated harmful content on X, will summon platform representatives and probe users under Malaysian online safety laws.
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating online harm on social media platform X and will summon its representatives for clarification.
The commission is probing the alleged misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate harmful content following public complaints.
MCMC said it views seriously complaints involving the misuse of AI on X, particularly the manipulation of images of women and children.
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This manipulation produces obscene, highly offensive and harmful material, according to the commission.
“The creation or dissemination of such harmful content constitutes an offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998,” it stated.
That section prohibits the misuse of network services to transmit obscene, indecent or grossly offensive content.
MCMC said it will also initiate investigations against X users suspected of breaching the CMA.
The commission added that the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA) requires all platforms and licensed service providers to take preventive measures.
These measures must curb the spread of harmful content, including obscene material and child sexual abuse material.
Although X is not currently a licensed service provider, MCMC stressed it remains subject to Malaysia’s online safety standards.
The platform is responsible for preventing the dissemination of harmful content accessible in the country.
MCMC urged all platforms accessible in Malaysia to implement safeguards in line with local laws.
This is particularly important for AI features, chatbots and image manipulation applications.
The public and affected victims are advised to report harmful content to the relevant platforms.
They should also lodge reports with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and MCMC through its online complaints portal. – Bernama
