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President Trump has adopted a more conciliatory tone on allegations of Chinese election interference, describing past claims as historical matters. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday during Asean meetings.
President Trump delivered a confrontational speech linking China's alleged election interference to broader national security concerns, while pushing voting reforms and threatening media outlets ahead of midterm elections.
Meta's new AI image detection tool, which uses invisible watermarking, failed to identify more than half of its own cropped AI-generated images in a Reuters analysis, highlighting vulnerabilities in content verification systems.
Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has stressed that the upcoming 16th state election must prioritise public order and stability over political interests, with security forces conducting large-scale preparation drills.