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A high-profile legal battle in the United States is drawing fresh attention to concerns over how social media platforms may affect the mental health of Generation Z. The case centres on claims that major tech companies designed their products in ways that encourage excessive use among young people, potentially contributing to anxiety, stress and other mental health challenges.

The government of Singapore Police Force (SPF) has formally instructed Google and Apple to implement safeguards preventing fraudsters from spoofing government-agency identities on their messaging platforms. The order comes after a surge in scams where messages appearing to come from official organisations — such as the national postal service — were sent through encrypted messaging apps.

If you surf the Malaysia thread on Reddit a lot, you might remember coming across a topic about food delivery platforms using AI-generated food images. Yesterday, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) said that food businesses must be transparent if the images are AI-generated.

Being anonymous online could be stripped away, as Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching announced that the government is seeking to amend the Communications and Multimedia Act. This act can force social media platforms such as Facebook to reveal users' data if requested by the police.