Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot due to its capability of generating sexually explicit deepfakes. The tool, available on the X platform, allows users to create images, and has been used to create pornographic and non-consensual images. Both countries are the first to ban the AI tool, citing concerns about protecting women and children. This action follows notices to X requesting tighter measures, which the regulators found to be insufficient in addressing the risks.
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In Bali, Indonesia, British sex worker Bonnie Blue, along with 14 men, has been arrested following a police raid. The arrests, stemming from alleged creation of X-rated material, occurred due to Indonesia’s strict morality laws. While most of the arrested men have been released, one Australian and two British men remain in custody. This incident follows Blue’s previous ban from Australia, and an OnlyFans ban, due to provocative content and plans to film explicit material.
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A recent United Nations study reveals Jakarta as the world’s largest urban center, surpassing Tokyo, which previously held the title. The report highlights the rapid urbanization in Asia, with nine of the ten most populous cities located there. Jakarta’s massive population poses significant challenges, including congestion and pollution, prompting Indonesia’s plan to relocate its capital. Overall, the UN emphasizes that urbanization is a defining force, urging countries to adopt integrated policies for balanced development and sustainable growth.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Mark Carney have finalized a new trade and defense cooperation agreement on Parliament Hill. This comprehensive trade deal, the first bilateral pact with an ASEAN member, will eliminate or reduce over 95% of tariffs on Canadian exports to Indonesia. The agreement also encompasses defense cooperation, deepening collaboration on areas like maritime security and cyber defense. These developments are part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy and reflect Indonesia’s interest in Canadian resources and technology.
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