[2026-04-08 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As AI race with US intensifies, China’s Alibaba launches 10,000-card computing cluster

Snippet: Cluster in Shaoguan powered by domestically developed Zhenwu chips latest evidence that China is doubling down on home-grown infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3349335/ai-race-us-intensifies-chinas-alibaba-launches-10000-card-computing-cluster?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kakao Bank targets Mongolia in next global push

Snippet: AI push, inclusive finance model drive expansion beyond Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712810

[2026-04-08 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why Hyundai Card CEO is turning to architecture in era of AI

Snippet: Chung Tae-young says structure, not algorithms, will define competitiveness

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712800

[2026-04-08 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Melania Trump hails first conviction under new law banning AI-generated child sex abuse images

Snippet: First lady Melania Trump on Tuesday hailed the first criminal conviction under legislation she championed to outlaw artificial intelligence-generated images of child sexual abuse and revenge porn.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/melania-trump-hails-first-conviction-james-strahler-under-new-law-banning-ai-generated-child-sex-abuse-images/

[2026-04-08 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung Bioepis rolls out AI training for all employees

Snippet: Samsung Bioepis said Wednesday it has launched a companywide artificial intelligence training program to build AI expertise tailored to the biopharmaceutical industry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712734

[2026-04-08 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Movex to spotlight digital twin, AI logistics at Modex

Snippet: Hyundai Movex said Wednesday it will showcase its latest smart logistics solutions at Modex 2026, North America’s largest logistics and supply chain exhibition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712733

[2026-04-08 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Slopaganda: US, Iran deploy AI slop as weapons of war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/slopaganda-us-iran-deploy-ai-slop-as-weapons-of-war/

[2026-04-08 15:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI language platform for immigrant students expands access, eyes Korean learning for all

Snippet: A state-run artificial intelligence-based Korean language learning platform for students with immigrant backgrounds will expand access to include children outside the public education system and adults, with plans to completely open access by the end of the year, the Education Ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712706

[2026-04-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sigenergy Enters Utility-Scale Market with 506kW Inverter, Delivering Optimized LCOE and Lifecycle Value

Snippet: SHANGHAI, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the commissioning of its 136,000-square-meter Smart Energy Center, Sigenergy has officially launched its inaugural utility-scale PV inverter. By integrating high-density hardware with millisecond-level control algorithms and AI-driven analytics, the solution addresses the industry's shift toward simplified system architectures and granular management for large-scale projects.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712661

[2026-04-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: No ban on cellphone use starting April 15; video is AI-generated

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-cellphone-use-ban-starting-april-15-video-ai-generated/

[2026-04-08 13:52 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI-generated Lego videos and Trump’s poo-bombing: welcome to the Iran-US slopaganda wars | Mark Alfano and Michał Klincewicz for the Conversation

Snippet: When it’s hard or impossible to identify trustworthy sources, you can choose to believe whatever you find comforting, invigorating or infuriating

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/08/lego-videos-iran-trump-ai-video-meme-propaganda-movie-animation

[2026-04-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s under-enrolled primary schools can be overhauled more painlessly

Snippet: Readers discuss the predicament of under-enrolled primary schools, effective fire prevention, and how to foster a tech ecosystem

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3349233/hong-kongs-under-enrolled-primary-schools-can-be-overhauled-more-painlessly?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Education Bureau] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s under-enrolled primary schools can be overhauled more painlessly

Snippet: Readers discuss the predicament of under-enrolled primary schools, effective fire prevention, and how to foster a tech ecosystem

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3349233/hong-kongs-under-enrolled-primary-schools-can-be-overhauled-more-painlessly

[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran, AI, private credit: Is a triple whammy threat looming for markets? | The National

Snippet: The world’s eyes are on the conflict in Iran. As it drags on, the threat of an energy crisis intensifies by the day. Investors can’t tear their eyes away, with global stock markets plunged into volatility.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/08/iran-ai-private-credit-is-a-triple-whammy-threat-looming-for-markets/

[2026-04-08 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nearly 80,000 tech jobs cut in Q1, but AI's full impact may be yet to come

Snippet: Cognizant, one of the world's largest IT service providers, has set up AI labs in San Francisco and Bengaluru to develop new tools for its outsourcing clients. ( Photo by Yifan Yu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/nearly-80-000-tech-jobs-cut-in-q1-but-ai-s-full-impact-may-be-yet-to-come

[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to set up company this year to fast-track San Tin tech hub as firms eye move

Snippet: Government expects to set up fully owned firm by end of year, with CEO and board appointments set for second and third quarters, official Kevin Choi says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349306/hong-kong-set-company-year-fast-track-san-tin-tech-hub-firms-eye-move?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: City to set up company this year to fast-track San Tin I&T hub as firms eye move

Snippet: Government expects to set up fully owned firm by end of year, with CEO and board appointments set for second and third quarters, official Kevin Choi says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349306/hong-kong-set-company-year-fast-track-san-tin-tech-hub-firms-eye-move

[2026-04-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Will There Be A ‘Shrinking’ Season 3, Episode 12?

Snippet: No spoilers, but when Shrinking Season 3, Episode 11 “And That’s Our Time” wraps, fans of Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel’s acclaimed Apple TV comedy won’t want to say goodbye to Jimmy (Segel), Paul (Harrison Ford), Gaby (Jessica Williams), and the rest of the lovable crew.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/07/will-there-be-a-shrinking-season-3-episode-12-apple-tv/

[2026-04-08 11:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix to supply advanced storage solution designed for AI PC to Dell

Snippet: SK hynix Inc. plans to begin full-fledged supply of an advanced storage solution for personal computers designed to carry out artificial intelligence tasks to Dell Technologies this month, the company said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712353

[2026-04-08 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SK hynix to supply advanced storage solution designed for AI PC to Dell

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. plans to begin full-fledged supply of an advanced storage solution for personal computers designed to carry out artificial intelligence (AI) tasks to Dell Technologies this month, the company said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408003200320

[2026-04-08 10:46 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China, Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/china-russia-veto-united-nations-resolution-protect-hormuz-shipping/

[2026-04-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’

Snippet: Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute’s first meeting will be held as early as this month to formulate city’s AI road map

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349304/new-research-institute-ramp-efforts-hong-kong-pursues-ai-all?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’

Snippet: Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute’s first meeting will be held as early as this month to formulate city’s AI road map

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349304/new-research-institute-ramp-efforts-hong-kong-pursues-ai-all

[2026-04-08 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Timekettle Debuts at GITEX Asia 2026 with Award-Winning W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global AI communication company Timekettle will make its debut at GITEX Asia 2026, held at Marina Bay Sands from April 9 to 10, showcasing its latest innovation — the W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds, recently recognized with the iF Design Award for product design excellence.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712206

[2026-04-08 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 20th Beijing InfoComm China 2026 Takes Place Next Week with Top Technology Line-up

Snippet: BEIJING, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20th Beijing InfoComm China will open its doors next week 15-17 April 2026 at the China National Convention Center (CNCC), marking the beginning of a landmark era: the 20th year of the InfoComm China brand, followed by the 20th edition of the tradeshow in 2027.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712204

[2026-04-08 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: OneQode, Hitachi Vantara & Cylix Form Strategic Alliance to Launch Sovereign AI Factory Initiative

Snippet: Multimillion-dollar alliance to deploy sovereign-ready AI infrastructure across key global markets, with Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore among the first

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712203

[2026-04-08 10:14 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/united-states-iran-ceasefire-april-7-2026/

[2026-04-08 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Disneyland to add Olaf AI robot to parks following viral Paris nose fall

Snippet: Imagine Olaf, the lovable snowman, strolling and chatting his way into a Disney park near you. Following the debut of an animatronic version in Paris, it could soon be happening.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/entertainment/disneyland-looking-to-add-olaf-ai-robot-to-park-experiences/

[2026-04-08 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China turns to offshore wind farms, subsea data centres to ease AI computing bottleneck

Snippet: The underwater data centre, located 10 kilometres off Shanghai’s eastern coast, was built by Shanghai HiCloud Technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3349280/china-turns-offshore-wind-farms-subsea-data-centres-ease-ai-computing-bottleneck?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Microsoft] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China turns to offshore wind farms, subsea data centres to ease AI computing bottleneck

Snippet: The underwater data centre, located 10 kilometres off Shanghai’s eastern coast, was built by Shanghai HiCloud Technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3349280/china-turns-offshore-wind-farms-subsea-data-centres-ease-ai-computing-bottleneck

[2026-04-08 08:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Google CEO Sundar Pichai says 'AI shift' opens opportunities to invest in startups

Snippet: With Alphabet poised to earn potentially $100 billion or more from its 2015 bet on Elon Musk's SpaceX, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the explosion of artificial intelligence has opened the door to more startup investments.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/google-ceo-pichai-says-ai-shift-opens-opportunities-invest-startups.html

[2026-04-08 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 13 shots pumped into Indianapolis official’s front door raises fears over violent data center opposition: ‘Deeply unsettling’

Snippet: A terrifying attack on an Indianapolis city councilman’s home has ignited fears that mounting opposition to the data centers that power artificial intelligence is taking an increasingly violent turn.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/business/13-shots-pumped-into-indianapolis-officials-front-door-raises-fears-over-violent-data-center-opposition-deeply-unsettling/

[2026-04-08 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: SnoCountry Mountain Reports

Snippet: LEBANON, NH ---- (AP) Latest snow conditions, as supplied by

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/exclude-from-apple-news-7e42fe5cbe28a6b2b26b12797b6aaeea

[2026-04-08 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Elon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as part of lawsuit

Snippet: Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a case that's expected to go to trial later this month.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/elon-musk-seeks-ouster-of-openai-ceo-sam-altman-as-part-of-lawsuit.html

[2026-04-08 06:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Kim Seong-kon] We must choose wisely for our future

Snippet: Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, former communist countries have continued to call themselves “socialist" countries. If you Google “socialism,” AI provides the following answer: “Synonym for socialism often including communism, Marxism, social democracy and leftism.” According to AI, the opposite of socialism is capitalism.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711950

[2026-04-08 06:24 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Europe needs to control AI for defense, top industry exec says

Snippet: BRUSSELS — Europe needs to develop its own artificial intelligence capabilities to ensure its militaries can’t be “turned off” by foreign adversaries, the CEO of Europe’s leading AI company warned Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-needs-to-control-ai-if-only-for-defense-mistral-ceo-arthur-mensch-says/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-08 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Glam London club Annabel’s is coming to NYC as members-only spots continue to pop up

Snippet: One of London’s most famous and exclusive clubs is opening a New York City outpost – poised to give a glam British jolt to the Big Apple’s growing world of members-only clubs, Side Dish can reveal.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/business/glam-london-club-annabels-is-coming-to-nyc-as-members-only-spots-continue-to-pop-up/

[2026-04-08 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tech workers ate dead tarantulas, crawled through ants in corporate retreat from hell

Snippet: A tech company retreat turned into a trip from hell with armed guards, crawls through fire ants, and dead tarantula du jour … similar to something out of the movie “Apocalypse Now.”Around 120 remote workers at streaming service Plex flew to Honduras for what had been billed as a tropical getaway with fun team-building exercises inspired by “Survivor” — the CEO’s favorite TV show.But what they got was a literal fight for survival, according to employees who opened up to

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/us-news/tech-workers-ate-dead-tarantulas-crawled-through-fire-ants-in-corporate-retreat-from-hell/

[2026-04-08 05:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Turquía debate proyecto para restringir el acceso a las redes sociales a los menores

Snippet: Un coche pasa junto al logo de Meta en la sede de la empresa Facebook, el 28 de octubre de 2021, en Menlo Park, California. (Foto AP/Tony Avelar, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/turquia-redes-internet-ninos-instagram-youtube-tiktok-facebook-8247842013e929fc24a85ce6b6a8c5b9

[2026-04-08 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Turkish lawmakers debate draft law to restrict social media for children under 15

Snippet: A car passes Facebook’s new Meta logo on a sign at the company headquarters on Oct. 28, 2021, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/turkish-parliament-social-media-ban-children-ef12784008e4bb78f8372c809d7b564c

[2026-04-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Banh mi martini? This westside bar looks like an antique shop, but its drinks are totally new

Snippet: When searching for one of Footscray’s newest bars online, it can take a second to find what you’re looking for. Second Hand Dealer doesn’t have the most Google-friendly name.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/banh-mi-martini-this-westside-bar-looks-like-an-antique-shop-but-its-drinks-are-totally-new-20260401-p5zkpf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Memos and confidants allege pattern of dishonesty from OpenAI boss

Snippet: Secret memos compiled by OpenAI co-founder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever allege chief executive Sam Altman engaged in a sustained pattern of lying to executives and board members, misrepresenting internal safety protocols, and manipulating colleagues. The allegations, which are denied by an OpenAI spokesperson, preceded Altman’s dramatic firing and reinstatement in late 2023.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/memos-and-confidants-allege-pattern-of-dishonesty-from-openai-boss-20260407-p5zls1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Apple hits snags on $2K foldable iPhone ahead of planned debut: report

Snippet: Apple has reportedly hit unexpected snags in early testing of its first-ever, $2,000 foldable iPhone — forcing engineers to grapple with issues that are “more complex” and time-consuming than originally anticipated, according to a report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/business/apple-hits-snags-on-2k-foldable-iphone-ahead-of-planned-debut-report/

[2026-04-08 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Bill Gates set to testify before US Congress in Epstein investigation

Snippet: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to testify before the US congress in June about his interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, lawmakers have confirmed.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2vdekdweqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-08 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Huawei AI aids conservation of endangered Chinese monkey

Snippet: Only around 1,400 white-headed langurs are believed to exist, all in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/huawei-ai-aids-conservation-of-endangered-chinese-monkey

[2026-04-08 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, urges users to switch to Google Messages

Snippet: NEW YORK — Samsung is saying goodbye to its namesake texting app, at least for United States customers.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/tech/samsung-is-discontinuing-its-texting-app-urges-users-to-switch-to-google-messages/

[2026-04-08 03:15 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meta employee in London accused of downloading 30,000 private Facebook images

Snippet: Police investigating as former worker is suspected of having designed program to avoid security checks

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/07/meta-worker-london-accused-downloading-private-facebook-images

[2026-04-08 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Top university says US-Israel attack targeted Iran’s progress, AI learning

Snippet: Tehran, Iran – The head of Iran’s top science and engineering university believes that the United States and Israel are targeting symbols of Iran’s progress as a nation, and not merely hitting the governing establishment.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/7/top-university-says-us-israel-attack-targeted-irans-progress-ai-learning

[2026-04-08 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: AWS teams working around the clock to keep Middle East services up after drone strikes, CEO says

Snippet: The Iran war poses ongoing challenges for cloud provider Amazon Web Services, its chief, Matt Garman, said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/aws-iran-threats-us-tech-data-centers.html

[2026-04-08 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Apple shares sink 4% on report of foldable iPhone delays

Snippet: Shares of Apple sunk 4% Tuesday after reports that the company is facing engineering challenges with its highly anticipated foldable iPhones.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/apple-stock-foldable-iphone-report.html