President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali orders the Attorney General’s Chambers, led by Attorney General Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C, to review the penalties for artificial intelligence (AI)-generated or AI-manipulated content. Both outlets say the directive follows concerns raised by fisherfolk about a sharp decline in sales they associate with misinformation surrounding the MV Barima tragedy. The reports indicate that misinformation connected to the July 18 MV Barima incident has circulated, and that local livelihoods have been affected as a result of what the fisherfolk describe as false or misleading claims. In response, the President instructs legal authorities to assess existing penalty structures and determine appropriate measures to address the spread of AI-related misinformation. The coverage does not provide specific details on the current legal penalties, the scope of the proposed review, or any timelines for completion. The reporting frames the move as a policy and legal assessment intended to strengthen the response to AI-manipulated content in the context of the MV Barima tragedy.