Topic: Technology & AI — Neutral reports only

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[2026-08-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Can we govern AI in a fragmented world before it’s too late?
Snippet: While the US, EU and China offer different approaches, all recognise that AI is too powerful and pervasive to be treated as ordinary tech
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3362423/can-we-govern-ai-fragmented-world-its-too-late?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation
Snippet: Revised rules sharpen penalties and expand rights, underscoring Beijing’s strategy to build resilience across semiconductor and AI ecosystem
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3362825/china-tightens-chip-design-protection-and-clarifies-rights-spur-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 22:18 UTC+10:00] [chip design] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation
Snippet: Revised rules sharpen penalties and expand rights, underscoring Beijing’s strategy to build resilience across semiconductor and AI ecosystem
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3362825/china-tightens-chip-design-protection-and-clarifies-rights-spur-innovation
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[2026-08-03 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Futures Rise As Oil Plunge Helps Yields Ease From Nosebleed Highs; All Eyes On Yentervention
Snippet: Futures are higher with both tech and small caps outperforming as Trump points to a deal/advanded discussions with Iran (which Iran is naturally denying), which is helping push energy prices and bond yields lower as the USD depreciates. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.5% while Nasdaq futures rise 0.4% led by Mag 7 stocks higher with Semis lagging.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-oil-plunge-helps-yields-ease-nosebleed-highs-all-eyes-yentervention
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[2026-08-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?
Snippet: American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362808/could-silicon-valleys-lobbying-create-mutual-suspicion-between-us-and-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [David Sacks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?
Snippet: American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362808/could-silicon-valleys-lobbying-create-mutual-suspicion-between-us-and-china
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[2026-08-03 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Pentagon Plans AI Data Centers At Military Bases Across Multiple Branches
Snippet: By Adam Gramegna of Military.com
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/pentagon-plans-ai-data-centers-military-bases-across-multiple-branches
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[2026-08-03 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Snippet: Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox consoles worldwide, citing rising memory and storage chip costs.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czjlvrd9e43o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-08-03 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: The age of AI warfare has arrived, and speed will determine victory - opinion
Snippet: For years, the defense community has focused on a single question: Will artificial intelligence replace the human commander?
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904435
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[2026-08-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s DeepSeek beefs up agentic AI with ‘harness’ tests as V4 model jolts Silicon Valley
Snippet: Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362792/chinas-deepseek-beefs-agentic-ai-harness-tests-v4-model-jolts-silicon-valley?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s DeepSeek tests AI ‘harness’ as cheap V4 model jolts Silicon Valley
Snippet: Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362792/chinas-deepseek-beefs-agentic-ai-harness-tests-v4-model-jolts-silicon-valley
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[2026-08-03 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Anthropic, OpenAI among firms facing new scrutiny under EU AI Act enforcement powers
Snippet: The European Union gained new powers to inspect AI models, restrict EU market access and fine model providers, raising the stakes for U.S. companies like Anthropic and OpenAI and Google.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/eu-ai-act-enforcement-powers.html
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[2026-08-03 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Alibaba shares rally after unveiling its 'most powerful' AI model as U.S.-China competition heats up
Snippet: Alibaba unveiled its latest and "most powerful" AI model Qwen3.8-Max on Monday as Chinese companies race to close the AI gap with the U.S.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/alibaba-ai-model-qwen-rival-anthropic.html
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[2026-08-03 19:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kookmin Univ. to launch AI doctoral research program for Palestinian students
Snippet: Kookmin University said Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence doctoral fellowship program for Palestinian students in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10829568
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[2026-08-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China acknowledges ‘temperature gap’ between tech boom and traditional slump
Snippet: As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362794/china-acknowledges-temperature-gap-between-tech-boom-and-traditional-slump?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: AI boom, factory gloom: China tech soars while traditional industries feel chill
Snippet: As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362794/china-acknowledges-temperature-gap-between-tech-boom-and-traditional-slump
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[2026-08-03 18:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Jeju racing park hits 3 million visitors on AI, tourism boost
Snippet: DSM Corporation, a South Korean company spanning mobility, energy and entertainment, said Monday that its smart racing theme park, 9.81 Park Jeju, on Jeju Island has drawn more than 3 million paying visitors over six years.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10829542
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[2026-08-03 17:04 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: FACT CHECK: PAL debunks viral Thai article misidentifying active pilot as homeless
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/homeless-thailand-not-philippine-airlines-pilot/
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[2026-08-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads
Snippet: From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362761/chinas-tech-giants-race-put-ai-delivery-riders-heads?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads
Snippet: From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362761/chinas-tech-giants-race-put-ai-delivery-riders-heads
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[2026-08-03 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s social security fund boosts stakes in A-share firms in first 7 months, data shows
Snippet: National Social Security Fund increased onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent to bolster national reserves
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362766/chinas-social-security-fund-boosts-stakes-share-firms-first-7-months-data-shows?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 16:39 UTC+10:00] [social security sovereign fund] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s social security fund boosts stakes in A-share firms in first 7 months, data shows
Snippet: National Social Security Fund increased onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent to bolster national reserves
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362766/chinas-social-security-fund-boosts-stakes-share-firms-first-7-months-data-shows
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[2026-08-03 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Prices of conventional DRAM, NAND products reach record highs in July: data
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The average prices of conventional dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and NAND flash products reached monthly record highs in July, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI), industry data showed Monday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260803008500320
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[2026-08-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: AI demand lifts MLCC profits — and Chinese rivals
Snippet: Korean and Japanese leaders raise prices and pivot to premium products, opening lower-end market to Chinese suppliers
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10829283
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[2026-08-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: News Corp says plan to make tech giants pay for news has been gutted
Snippet: Publishing giant News Corporation has attacked the federal government’s late changes to its plan to make tech giants pay for journalism, warning the revised design lets tech platforms off the hook just as the rules were meant to tighten.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/news-corp-attacks-gutted-plan-to-make-tech-giants-pay-for-news-20260803-p60kzd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Alibaba's new Qwen AI model falls short of 'second only to Fable 5' claim
Snippet: Alibaba's latest Qwen AI model is priced significantly below Chinese rival Moonshot AI's Kimi K3.
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/alibaba-s-new-qwen-ai-model-falls-short-of-second-only-to-fable-5-claim
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[2026-08-03 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Triathlete death sparks calls for AI monitoring, GPS tracking at Hong Kong races
Snippet: ‘Could there be a system notification if a participant enters the water but does not reach the finish line after 15 minutes?’ lawmaker Vincent Cheng says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362755/triathlete-death-sparks-calls-ai-monitoring-gps-tracking-hong-kong-races?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Triathlete death sparks calls for AI monitoring, GPS tracking at Hong Kong races
Snippet: ‘Could there be a system notification if a participant enters the water but does not reach the finish line after 15 minutes?’ lawmaker Vincent Cheng says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362755/triathlete-death-sparks-calls-ai-monitoring-gps-tracking-hong-kong-races
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[2026-08-03 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: College computer science majors are down. AI for everyone else is up
Snippet: Faith Maeba, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, poses for a portrait with her tablet at her home Monday, July 20, 2026, in Stafford, Va. (AP Photo/Moriah Ratner)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/college-major-ai-computer-science-coding-f0dca8e4f7e16297ad27c2b02adc2530
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[2026-08-03 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: [EDITORIAL] Impartial justice — ‘yan ang sinagasaan ng ‘trolling’ ni Pia Cayetano
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/editorials/impartial-justice-casualty-pia-cayetano-trolling-impeachment-trial-filipino-version/
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[2026-08-03 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Navy conducts 1st undersea mine-sweeping trial using 'AI officer,' unmanned vessels
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Navy said Monday it carried out its first mine-sweeping trial using artificial intelligence (AI) technology and unmanned vessels, as it seeks to advance its future maritime operational capabilities.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260803006000315
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[2026-08-03 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Alibaba’s AI model Qwen3.8-Max made widely accessible ahead of open-weights release
Snippet: Flagship 2.4 trillion parameter model highlights native multimodal capabilities and the ability to carry out long-horizon agentic tasks
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362738/alibabas-ai-model-qwen38-max-made-widely-accessible-ahead-open-weights-release?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Alibaba’s AI model Qwen3.8-Max widely accessible ahead of open-weights release
Snippet: Flagship 2.4 trillion parameter model highlights native multimodal capabilities and the ability to carry out long-horizon agentic tasks
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362738/alibabas-ai-model-qwen38-max-made-widely-accessible-ahead-open-weights-release
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[2026-08-03 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Lee returns home from South America tour
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung returned home Monday from an 11-day overseas tour that included meetings with the heads of leading U.S. tech firms and summits with the presidents of three South American nations.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260802003500315
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[2026-08-03 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Seoul stocks sharply lower late Mon. morning on profit taking
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading sharply lower late Monday mornings as investors sold off tech heavyweights to lock in profits following a record surge the previous session.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260803005600320
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[2026-08-03 12:10 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: China's big bet on robots and AI
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/chinas-big-bet-on-robots-and-ai-20260803-p60kxv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Will new batteries give China’s EVs the jolt they need to charge past their rivals?
Snippet: Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362604/will-new-batteries-give-chinas-evs-jolt-they-need-charge-past-their-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Will new EV batteries fast-charge the global automotive industry?
Snippet: Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362604/will-new-batteries-give-chinas-evs-jolt-they-need-charge-past-their-rivals
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[2026-08-03 11:13 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: AI-assisted staging draws boos at Wagner festival
Snippet: August 3, 2026 11:13 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/ai-assisted-staging-draws-boos-at-wagner-festival/
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[2026-08-03 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Big tech to pay more if no deal reached with Australian media
Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/big-tech-google-australian-media-news-bargaining-/106989038
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea
Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362562/philippines-eyes-ukraines-drone-know-how-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea
Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362562/philippines-eyes-ukraines-drone-know-how-south-china-sea
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[2026-08-03 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Politburo meeting signals cautious confidence in China’s economy
Snippet: Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362679/politburo-meeting-signals-cautious-confidence-chinas-economy?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 09:15 UTC+10:00] [recovery] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Politburo meeting signals cautious confidence in China’s economy
Snippet: Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362679/politburo-meeting-signals-cautious-confidence-chinas-economy
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[2026-08-03 08:18 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 95]
Source: SBS News
Title: Big tech companies could be hit with higher taxes if they don't strike deals with publishers
Snippet: Published 3 August 2026 8:18am
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/big-tech-companies-hit-with-higher-taxes-strike-deals-with-publishers/7fiyrcgr9
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[2026-08-03 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: AI funding spree shows signs of strain: higher borrowing costs, SpaceX sell-off
Snippet: SpaceX's market capitalization ballooned to $3 trillion after its initial public offering, but its shares have since slumped. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-funding-spree-shows-signs-of-strain-higher-borrowing-costs-spacex-sell-off
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[2026-08-03 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Bill Gates Held A Top Secret 'Q' Clearance For Seven Years - And The DOE Won't Say Why
Snippet: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates held a top-tier "Q" security clearance at the Department of Energy from 2014 to 2021 - though the DOE didn't grant it. Another federal agency vetted him first, and the letter confirming the clearance doesn't say which one.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/bill-gates-held-top-secret-q-clearance-seven-years-and-doe-wont-say-why
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[2026-08-03 05:23 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ASX set to slip; Amazon soars, Apple sinks on Wall Street
Snippet: US stocks rose to finish a wild July for Wall Street as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation staying high.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slip-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-on-wall-street-20260803-p60ks4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Title: Is AI better at travel advice than me? I put it to the test
Snippet: Depending on who you listen to, artificial intelligence (AI) is either the greatest threat to civilisation ever devised by dark minds or a powerful tool that helps us work faster and solve problems. The truth lies somewhere in between.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/is-ai-better-at-travel-advice-than-me-i-put-it-to-the-test-20260731-p60kbp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Diggers to discuss the deal on AI, fuel at mining meet
Snippet: August 3, 2026 05:00 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/diggers-to-discuss-the-deal-on-ai-fuel-at-mining-meet/
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