MCMC looks into report on bid to manipulate election

Anthropic's report claimed that those behind the operation had pursued a contract with 'Malaysia’s national communications regulator' but MCMC said it does not engage in such activities or arrangements. (Freepik pic)

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's internet regulator is examining a report by American artificial intelligence firm Anthropic of an online election manipulation campaign targeting Malaysians.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it takes the report's findings seriously and will seek further information before determing the next appropriate course of action.

An Anthropic report yesterday said the company had disrupted a commercial election manipulation platform that primarily targeted people in Malaysia.