[2026-03-20 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alibaba sets a $100B AI and cloud revenue goal as quarterly profit plunges 67%

Snippet: The logo of Chinese technology firm Alibaba is seen at its office in Beijing, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-alibaba-earnings-artificial-intelligence-3bc6b4b5545a9e51a723805fc31d7691

[2026-03-20 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: LIV Golf South Africa Par Scores

Snippet: LIV Golf South Africa Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit FridayAt The Club at Steyn CityMidrand, South AfricaPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 7,570; Par: 71First RoundCharles Howell III63-8Bryson DeChambeau63-8Sergio Garcia64-7Branden Grace64-7Talor Gooch65-6Jon Rahm65-6Richard Bland66-5Harold Varner III66-5Abraham Ancer66-5Jason Kokrak66-5David Puig66-5Charl Schwartzel66-5Scott

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-1916f44468b4383cb27edee5c57b0c01

[2026-03-20 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Major British bank to replace human workers with AI – Bloomberg

Snippet: The UK’s largest bank, HSBC, is considering cutting up to 20,000 jobs over the coming years as part of a major push to integrate artificial intelligence into its operations, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635549-hsbc-ai-workers-bloomberg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-20 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: OpenAI to buy Python toolmaker Astral to take on Anthropic

Snippet: OpenAI said on Thursday it will acquire Python toolmaker Astral, as the ChatGPT owner looks to strengthen its portfolio against rival Anthropic and gain more share in the artificial intelligence coding tools market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/business/sunday-business-it/openai-to-buy-python-toolmaker-astral-to-take-on-anthropic/2303911

[2026-03-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Prolonged high oil prices could ‘crimp’ AI boom, WTO warns

Snippet: Iran war and its impact on energy and fertiliser costs is the main risk to the global economy, report says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/19/oil-prices-ai-boom-wto-iran-war-energy-global-economy

[2026-03-20 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside Hollywood’s battle against AI after infamous Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt ‘fight’

Snippet: Shortly after a now-infamous Seedance video depicting Tom Cruise “fighting” Brad Pitt sent Hollywood into conniptions, WME’s co-chair was blitzing Capitol Hill. Christian Muirhead met with Senators and the White House to gin up interest in the NO FAKES Act, a Senate bill seeking to protect people, like, well, Cruise and Pitt from unauthorized uses of their likeness by generative AI.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/19/hollywood/inside-hollywoods-battle-against-ai-after-infamous-tom-cruise-brad-pitt-fight/

[2026-03-20 00:23 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: 3d strike for Microsoft defending against Chinese, Russian hackers

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/3d-strike-for-microsoft-defending-against-chinese-russian-hackers/

[2026-03-19 23:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cebu motor taxi drivers struggle with earnings cut amid global oil crisis

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/philippines/visayas/cebu-motor-taxi-drivers-struggle-earnings-cut-oil-crisis/

[2026-03-19 23:04 UTC+10:00] [PwC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: PwC partners who fail to embrace AI have no future at firm, US CEO warns

Snippet: Paul Griggs says senior staff at consulting firm who are not ‘paranoid about being AI-first’ are likely to be replaced

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/19/pwc-pricewaterhousecoopers-partners-ai-artificial-intelligence-paul-griggs

[2026-03-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [AI agents] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei capitalises on OpenClaw frenzy to boost computing demand for its chips

Snippet: The company plans to launch AgentArts, an agent development platform for enterprises, on April 30 for public beta testing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3347160/huawei-capitalises-openclaw-frenzy-boost-computing-demand-its-chips

[2026-03-19 22:42 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A tactical assault’: why women should be watching the UN’s next moves with trepidation

Snippet: In this week’s newsletter: we look at the global ‘tactical assault’ on women’s rights, how AI slop is affecting our understanding of atrocities, and Nigeria’s bid to preserve its history in the Arctic

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/18/no-justice-for-women-under-the-taliban-and-growing-threats-to-their-rights-under-trump

[2026-03-19 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Micron falls more than 5% despite blockbuster earnings. Here's what market watchers are saying

Snippet: Blockbuster earnings were not enough to prevent a sharp drop in Micron Technology shares in premarket trading.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/micron-falls-blockbuster-earnings-chips-ai.html

[2026-03-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Mexico] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Glamming up ‘dirty war’: Teens in Mexico glorify 1970s secret police on TikTok

Snippet: AI videos let young people adopt the guise of DFS agents, sparking debate over glorifying corruption and impunity

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/19/mexico-secret-police-teens-tiktok-videos

[2026-03-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Life and style] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: I let AI guide me through London for a day. Why do I keep being sent underground?

Snippet: In week three of Rhik Samadder’s diary, our resident AI skeptic let AI give him a tour of London’s best-kept secrets

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/25/i-let-ai-guide-me-through-london-for-a-day-why-do-i-keep-being-sent-underground

[2026-03-19 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: OpenClaw demand in China is driving up the price of used MacBooks

Snippet: BEIJING — So many people in China are rushing to try the OpenClaw artificial intelligence tool that they're driving up prices for secondhand Mac computers.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/openclaw-demand-in-china-is-driving-up-the-price-of-secondhand-macbooks.html

[2026-03-19 21:39 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba discloses GPU production for first time as quarterly profit misses estimates

Snippet: The e-commerce giant’s revenue in the December quarter rose 2 per cent to US$40.7 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347177/alibaba-discloses-gpu-production-first-time-quarterly-profit-misses-estimates

[2026-03-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Davao City] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gen Z Filipinos lead collapse in support for Duterte ICC case

Snippet: Only 30 per cent of Gen Z Filipinos now back the ICC drugs war case, as AI-generated disinformation floods TikTok

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3347184/gen-z-filipinos-lead-collapse-support-duterte-icc-case

[2026-03-19 21:24 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: More Perth drivers come forward to challenge AI camera fines

Snippet: The state government is encouraging Western Australians caught by AI-driven traffic cameras to appeal to the already under-pressure Department of Transport, as more motorists come forward with concerns over the fines handed out.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/more-perth-drivers-come-forward-to-challenge-ai-camera-fines-20260319-p5qs7x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US startup advertises ‘AI bully’ role to test patience of leading chatbots

Snippet: $800-a-day position involves exposing a chatbot’s inconsistencies as it forgets, fudges or hallucinates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/19/us-startup-advertises-ai-bully-role-to-test-patience-of-leading-chatbots

[2026-03-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Apple News blasted after boosting coverage by conservative outlets from 0% to 2% in February: ‘Damage control’

Snippet: Less than 2% of the top stories on Apple News last month came from right-leaning news outlets – a paltry increase from 0% a month earlier that amounts to “damage control” in the face of a possible federal crackdown on media bias, according to a conservative watchdog.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/business/apple-news-blasted-after-boosting-coverage-by-conservative-outlets-from-0-to-2-in-february-damage-control/

[2026-03-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: AI vomits stupid things. And we catch them with our mouths wide open.

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/rappler-blogs/artificial-intelligence-slop-vomiting-drowing-in-stupid/

[2026-03-19 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Alibaba revenue misses estimates in December quarter as net income drops 66%

Snippet: Chinese tech giant Alibaba on Thursday reported net income had dropped 66% year-over-year, as it missed analyst revenue expectations.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/alibaba-december-quarter-earnings-ai-investment.html

[2026-03-19 20:28 UTC+10:00] [Actors] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘Songs for Selina’ proves Filipino creatives can compete globally, says cast

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/people/actors/musical-film-songs-for-selina-filipino-creatives-compete-globally-cast/

[2026-03-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meta on trial over child safety: can it really protect its next generation of users?

Snippet: New Mexico prosecutors allege Meta prioritized profit, even as child abuse surged on Instagram and Facebook

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/19/meta-child-safety-trial-facebook-instagram

[2026-03-19 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Texas Tech Red Raiders and Akron Zips meet in the opening round of NCAA Tournament

Snippet: Akron Zips (29-5, 20-1 MAC) vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-10, 12-7 Big 12)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/texas-tech-red-raiders-akron-zips-basketball-texas-college-sports-f0305e2c1fbb49afb3edad1e66caeb03

[2026-03-19 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Texas Tech Lady Raiders play the Villanova Wildcats in first round of NCAA Tournament

Snippet: Villanova Wildcats (25-7, 18-5 Big East) vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders (25-7, 12-7 Big 12)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/villanova-wildcats-texas-tech-red-raiders-basketball-texas-college-sports-7ef97d3924334b9b987791a7fd88f2fb

[2026-03-19 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oregon takes on Virginia Tech in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Snippet: Virginia Tech Hokies (23-9, 13-7 ACC) vs. Oregon Ducks (22-12, 10-11 Big Ten)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/virginia-tech-hokies-oregon-ducks-college-sports-oregon-basketball-7060a951750548feb8b523ca35c66837

[2026-03-19 19:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AMD, Seoul agree to expand AI partnership beyond Seoul into regional industries

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698391

[2026-03-19 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tencent Cloud and 3D AI Studio Scale Generative AI 3D Content Creation Following Strategic Partnership

Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, highlighted the progress of its partnership with 3D AI Studio, a next‑generation, AI‑powered 3D content creation platform. Building on a collaboration launched in November 2025, the two companies are co-developing advanced, scalable AI-powered solutions to meet growing global demand for high-quality 3D content from designers, developers, and creators worldwide.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698295

[2026-03-19 17:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung SDS taps W6.4tr cash for AI, cloud push

Snippet: IT services firm eyes M&A in AI, security, GPU infrastructure to drive next phase of growth

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698273

[2026-03-19 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia tech stocks sink as oil spike and Qatar attacks threaten chip supply chain

Snippet: Asian technology stocks fell on Thursday as Iran's latest attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City and a surge in oil prices rattled investor sentiment, amplifying concerns over supply chain disruptions across the semiconductor industry.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/tech-stocks-qatar-attack-semiconductor-supply-chain-lng-helium.html

[2026-03-19 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK Telecom, Ericsson partner for 6G era

Snippet: SK Telecom said Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sweden’s Ericsson to expand cooperation on artificial intelligence-powered mobile network technologies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698159

[2026-03-19 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Upstage, AMD link up on Korea AI push

Snippet: South Korean AI startup Upstage said Thursday it has discussed collaboration with US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices to develop next-generation AI models and support Korea’s domestic artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698147

[2026-03-19 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Universal Robots and Scale AI Launch Imitation Learning System to Accelerate AI Model Training, Bridging the 'Lab-to-Factory' Gap

Snippet: SAN JOSÉ, Calif., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Robots (UR) this week unveiled the UR AI Trainer at GTC 2026. Developed in collaboration with Scale AI, the AI Trainer marks a shift as robots move from pre-programmed applications to fully AI-driven tasks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698140

[2026-03-19 15:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cha Biotech cuts vaccine stake, bets on CGT, AI

Snippet: Cha Biotech said Thursday it will transfer 8.95 million shares in Cha Vaccine Institute, worth 23.8 billion won ($15.8 million), to Solux, AriBio Investment Purpose No. 13 and other investors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698080

[2026-03-19 15:14 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sandiganbayan upholds conviction of 8 cops in P397-M ghost deals

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/philippines/sandiganbayan-upholds-conviction-cops-ghost-deals-march-16-2026/

[2026-03-19 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: International Buyers Account for 62.1%! The Battery Show Asia 2026 Concludes with Resounding Success

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Battery Show Asia 2026, co-located with Energy Storage Asia and Mobility Tech Asia, successfully wrapped up its three-day event from March 10 to 12 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event brought together over 200 exhibitors and showcased more than 1,000 cutting-edge technologies and products, solidifying its position as a premier global platform for energy, technology, and innovation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698055

[2026-03-19 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh — ACCNX, ESPN Unlimited

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/data-skrive-c17cfea53eb9d031b8bd86ea4eddcc00

[2026-03-19 14:51 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Duterte still detained in the ICC detention center

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/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-still-detained-icc-detention-center/

[2026-03-19 14:30 UTC+10:00] [First Line Films] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI version of late actor Val Kilmer to co-star in new movie

Snippet: Kilmer will posthumously ⁠appear in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ in one of the boldest uses yet of AI in moviemaking

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3347102/ai-version-late-actor-val-kilmer-co-star-new-movie

[2026-03-19 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: 1987 coco levy case that involved Marcoses dismissed over gov’t delay

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/philippines/coco-levy-case-marcoses-dismissed-government-delay-march-2026/

[2026-03-19 13:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Researchers uncover iPhone spyware capable of penetrating millions of devices

Snippet: A powerful software exploit capable of penetrating and stealing information from potentially hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones was planted on dozens of websites in Ukraine in recent weeks, researchers said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698018

[2026-03-19 13:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) -- A year after the actor's death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697891

[2026-03-19 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why fax still survives in South Korea despite digital shift

Snippet: HanaFax leads online fax market as regulations, mobile tech drive continued demand

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697840

[2026-03-19 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Children working on a pot farm’: Border Patrol chief blasts Newsom on his way out

Snippet: California Gov. Gavin Newsom thought he had the last laugh. He mocked outgoing Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino, calling him “the smallest man who ever lived” and shared a cheeky AI-generated image of the Statue of Liberty firing him.Most headlines focused on the jab, but Bovino wasn’t laughing.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/us-news/ca-border-patrol-chief-slams-newsom-over-migrant-kids-found-working-pot-farms/

[2026-03-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA reveals AI-assisted aerial refuelling system days after US tanker crash

Snippet: PLA Air Force details streamlined operations that pair tankers and fighters, with real-time recommendations for pilots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347011/chinas-pla-reveals-ai-assisted-aerial-refuelling-tech-days-after-us-military-tanker-crash

[2026-03-19 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Zenlayer Launches Fabric Port in Singapore with Global Reach and Free Metro Connectivity

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenlayer, the distributed cloud for AI, today announced the launch of its Fabric Port service in Singapore, expanding its platform to simplify how enterprises connect and scale digital infrastructure globally. The Fabric Port serves as a single entry point that enables organizations to provision unlimited virtual connections to public cloud platforms, IP transit providers, internet exchanges, and data centers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697687

[2026-03-19 08:47 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Val Kilmer died a year ago. Now he is returning for one last movie

Snippet: New York: A year after Val Kilmer’s death, a generative AI version of the actor will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in movie-making.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/val-kilmer-died-a-year-ago-now-he-is-returning-for-one-last-movie-20260319-p5pqx7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-19 08:43 UTC+10:00] [California] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Google co-founder spends $45m in fight against California billionaire tax

Snippet: Sergey Brin gives $25m on top of $20m he’s already given to Super Pac trying to blocking state’s proposed 5% wealth tax

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/18/google-sergey-brin-california-billionaire-tax

[2026-03-19 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Steve Lopez] AI won’t take this job

Snippet: For quite a while now, someone has been living inside my computer, writing emails for me.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697449