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A growing wave of online misogyny is driving many young women to abandon or avoid social media platforms altogether, according to a new report by Amnesty International UK. The findings highlight the alarming impact of what the organization calls a "toxic 'bro' culture" that's increasingly shaping digital spaces—especially for Gen Z users.
The era of social media fact-checking programs appears to be winding down, raising concerns about the unchecked spread of misinformation—particularly when it comes to health and medical content.
As artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots become increasingly popular among users seeking companionship online, child advocacy groups are stepping up legal efforts to regulate these human-like AI systems. Concerns are growing that children and teenagers may develop unhealthy emotional attachments to chatbots, potentially leading to harmful psychological effects.
In an effort to clamp down on personal data leaks, Malaysia's Digital Ministry is rolling out its first-ever intelligence system to track and monitor the online sale of personal data. Dubbed the "Threat Intelligence Capacity Support Automation for Personal Data Breach Case Management Project", the initiative—led by the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Commissioner—is set to launch in Q2 this year. (Yes, the name is a mouthful, but at least it sounds impressive enough to scare off data thieves.)
