[2026-06-18 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SK hynix ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Thursday it has begun shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip, the 12-layer HBM4E, to major global customers, marking another step in the race to supply next-generation memory for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618002600320

[2026-06-18 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Inside India newsletter: Anthropic curbs ignite AI debate in India — efforts 'too slow, way too small'

Snippet: Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/anthropic-curbs-sovereign-ai-inside-india.html

[2026-06-18 10:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix ships HBM4E samples, joining Samsung in next-gen AI memory race

Snippet: SK hynix said Thursday it has shipped samples of its 12-layer HBM4E, the next generation of high-bandwidth memory for artificial intelligence, to major customers, moving the company into the customer-qualification stage roughly three weeks after rival Samsung Electronics claimed the industry's first such shipment.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774401

[2026-06-18 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: These Are The States Starting To Panic About AI Taking Over

Snippet: Residents of Washington state are more concerned about artificial intelligence replacing jobs than workers anywhere else in the United States, according to a new report released in June 2026. The study, conducted by IP address provider Floxy, comes amid growing concerns about workplace automation after more than 54,000 American jobs were reportedly lost to AI-related workforce reductions last year.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/these-are-states-starting-panic-about-ai-taking-over

[2026-06-18 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find

Snippet: The latest public version of ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised images or depict scenes of graphic violence with a simple prompt, researchers have told the BBC.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c802ldjdklzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots

Snippet: The first time Chicago resident John Roberts saw a delivery robot trundling down the sidewalk on his street he was impressed.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rygp005wjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Anthropic launches Seoul office amid Washington's AI export controls

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Anthropic PBC reaffirmed its plan to scale its enterprise globally, as it announced the official launch of its Seoul office.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009000320

[2026-06-18 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Apple’s Tim Cook says price hikes are on the way, citing memory chip crunch

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/business/apples-tim-cook-says-price-hikes-are-on-the-way-citing-memory-chip-crunch/

[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Congress Moves To Boost Drone Funding As "War Unicorns" See Possible Procurement Supercycle

Snippet: Needham analysts see increasing congressional support for drones and counter-drone technologies as lawmakers advance the latest FY27 National Defense Authorization Act and related appropriations bills. This is bullish for defense-tech "war unicorns" specializing in drones, robotics, autonomy, and counter-UAS systems, as the Trump war economy shifts into higher gear.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/great-news-war-unicorns-needham-finds-washington-support-drones-defense-bill

[2026-06-18 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Wacoal taps bra-making tech for car armrests in BASF tie-up

Snippet: Wacoal's Melooop technology used to form bra cups can be applied to make auto interior parts. (Wacoal)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/wacoal-taps-bra-making-tech-for-car-armrests-in-basf-tie-up

[2026-06-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US used Musk’s Grok AI to deploy 2,000 munitions during Iran war

Snippet: US forces employed Elon Musk’s Grok AI to strike over 2,000 targets in 96 hours during the joint US-Israel war on Iran, according to a written declaration from the US Department of Defense’s digital and artificial intelligence chief, Cameron Stanley.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-used-musks-grok-deploy-2000-munitions-during-iran-war

[2026-06-18 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI nation: Is it boom, bubble or both for South Korea?

Snippet: The KOSPI share index's vertical climb above the 8,800 mark is either the wonder of Asian finance -- or a glaring AI asset bubble. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/ai-nation-is-it-boom-bubble-or-both-for-south-korea

[2026-06-18 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bernie Sanders unveils plan for public ownership of AI companies

Snippet: Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks about topics including politics and artificial intelligence, Monday, June 8, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bernie-sanders-ai-public-ownership-57b9f20d96490083e2749adba0f13977

[2026-06-18 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Commodore is back and has high hopes for its flip phone | The National

Snippet: In a world of constant connectivity through smartphones and social media, a computer maker that became synonymous with 1980s tech has introduced a retro flip phone – the Callback, aimed at cashing in on the growing nostalgia for a less-connected time.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/06/17/commodore-history-flip-phone-callback/

[2026-06-18 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Commodore is back and has high hopes for its flip phone | The National

Snippet: In a world of constant connectivity through smartphones and social media, a computer maker that became synonymous with 1980s tech has introduced a retro flip phone – the Callback, aimed at cashing in on the growing nostalgia for a less-connected time.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/06/17/commodore-dumbphone-callback-flip/

[2026-06-18 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: AI factory 'brings into doubt' future of Tasmania's Marinus Link

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 5:18am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/tasmania-marinus-link-firmus-data-centres-business-case/106810484

[2026-06-18 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says

Snippet: Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) walks off the field after a NCAA college football game against Baylor, Oct. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brendan-sorsby-pro-day-texas-tech-b6f5eb5b27fd19b65584452bf1e17769

[2026-06-18 04:50 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: West plays nice on AI in bid to shut out China

Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — The West should come together to rein in the most capable artificial intelligence models to keep China at bay, leaders and top AI CEOs agreed in talks on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-anthropic-china-g7/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Anthropic’s Dario Amodei urges G7 to ‘resist temptation to splinter’ on AI — as workers gripe Trump ‘bullied’ firm

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/business/anthropics-dario-amodei-urges-g7-to-resist-to-temptation-to-splinter-on-ai/

[2026-06-18 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CEOs of Anthropic and Google DeepMind call for U.S.-led AI coalition in meeting at G7

Snippet: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis called for a U.S.-led coalition to shape rules and standards around artificial intelligence at a meeting with tech leaders and heads of state, including President Donald Trump, CNBC has learned.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/anthropic-amodei-google-hassabis-us-ai-coalition-g7.html

[2026-06-18 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: RT editor-in-chief describes Putin’s ‘main trait’ (VIDEO)

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s main trait is his mercifulness, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641719-simonyan-putin-ai-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s main trait is his mercifulness, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641719-simonyan-putin-ai-china/

[2026-06-18 03:19 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Musk’s AI tool Grok was used to help fire 2,000 munitions at Iran

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/musks-ai-tool-grok-was-used-to-help-fire-2000-munitions-at-iran/

[2026-06-18 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Victim in fiery Texas private jet crash on highway ID’d as millionaire tech CEO

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/victim-in-fiery-texas-private-jet-crash-on-highway-idd-as-millionaire-tech-ceo/

[2026-06-18 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amaon founder Bezos says

Snippet: AI will lead to more need for workers rather than make people redundant, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted during an appearance at a tech conference in Paris.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqdrw2yy3vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: JetBlue to reduce Newark, LaGuardia footprint as it forges ahead in Fort Lauderdale

Snippet: JetBlue Airways told CNBC on Wednesday that it will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and tech operations bases there and at LaGuardia Airport in New York this fall as it seeks to reduce costs and beef up service in Florida, though it noted that no staff will lose their jobs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/jetblue-to-reduce-newark-laguardia-footprint-as-it-expands-in-florida.html

[2026-06-18 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Crazy ideas to boost PH energy security

Snippet: A FRIEND of mine passed along an article on Wednesday morning, a report by Politico from about two weeks ago that explained a sweeping proposal by the European Commission (EC) to cut household electricity use at peak hours, “leaving more power available for industry, transport and energy-hungry computers that perform advanced AI functions.” The key to this is a new law to be filed later this year “to accelerate the rollout of AI-powered smart meters, which give consumers ‘greater control

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/opinion/columns/crazy-ideas-to-boost-ph-energy-security/2367623

[2026-06-18 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China automakers leap forward in internal combustion engine tech

Snippet: Chery Automobile says that its KunPeng Sky Optimus engine has the best thermal efficiency. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/china-automakers-leap-forward-in-internal-combustion-engine-tech

[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: CNBC

Title: Less than one-third of global workers feel their jobs are safe, ADP survey data shows

Snippet: Workers around the world are using artificial intelligence, and commonly putting in unpaid time. But many still feel uneasy about their jobs and are not engaged in the workplace.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/less-than-one-third-of-global-workers-feel-their-jobs-are-safe-adp-survey-data-shows.html

[2026-06-18 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Amazon AI exec predicts first 'commercially useful' quantum computers in 5-7 years

Snippet: The first "commercially useful" quantum computer will be available in the next five-to-seven years, Amazon's top artificial intelligence executive told CNBC on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/amazon-quantum-computing-timeline.html

[2026-06-18 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why Jeff Bezos predicts AI will create labor shortage amid his space rivalry with Elon Musk

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/business/why-jeff-bezos-predicts-ai-will-create-labor-shortage/

[2026-06-18 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Allbirds continues AI pivot with name change and CEO hire, sending stock soaring

Snippet: Two months after its unexpected artificial intelligence rebrand, Allbirds is changing its name to Smartbird and appointing a new chief executive.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/allbirds-bird-ai-smartbird-ceo.html

[2026-06-18 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its 'cautionary' message about tech

Snippet: The fifth instalment of Toy Story has received mixed reviews from critics, who have describe it as being "a warm and wry update" to an otherwise now "played out" franchise.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3wyxz7pw0vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: G7 pitches trusted partnership to AI chiefs in a bid for frontier model sharing | The National

Snippet: European leaders at the G7 summit in France called on the US to share access to the latest AI models amid growing concern over Washington's recent export controls.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/17/g7-pitches-trusted-partnership-to-ai-chiefs-in-a-bid-for-frontier-model-sharing/

[2026-06-17 23:44 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI arts and gold-mining in mud: photos of the day – Wednesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenFlorida, USA man plays basketball in the city of Doral near Miami, as wildfires burn a short distance awayPhotograph: Maria Alejandra Cardona/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenSrinagar, IndiaA boat rally on Dal Lake to promote sustainable farming practices and the protection of agricultural landPhotograph: Farooq Khan/EPAShareView image in fullscreenMongbwalu, Democratic Republic of the CongoAlluvial miners wear plastic bags for protection as they work in mudflats hunting for goldPhotograph: Jospin Mwisha/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenAscot, UKHorse racing enthusiasts at Royal

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jun/17/ai-arts-and-gold-mining-in-mud-photos-of-the-day-wednesday

[2026-06-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba Cloud launches data centres in France amid Europe’s data sovereignty push

Snippet: Opening of Paris hub is a response to increased demand, says the China tech giant as it looks to roll out agentic AI services across Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357463/alibaba-cloud-launches-data-centres-france-amid-europes-data-sovereignty-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Champions League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba Cloud launches data centres in France amid Europe’s data sovereignty push

Snippet: Opening of Paris hub is a response to increased demand, says the China tech giant as it looks to roll out agentic AI services across Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357463/alibaba-cloud-launches-data-centres-france-amid-europes-data-sovereignty-push

[2026-06-17 22:59 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Politico

Title: UK denies seeking carve-out to Anthropic AI restrictions

Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Prime Minister Keir Starmer has not sought a carve-out to U.S. export controls imposed on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models, a spokesperson said ahead of a lunch between G7 leaders and tech CEOs.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-uk-anthropic-ai-export-controls-denial/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese chip-equipment maker CFMEE targets US$410 million in Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: The Hefei-based firm has attracted 17 cornerstone investors and plans to use proceeds for R&D, acquisitions and expansion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357443/chinese-chip-equipment-maker-cfmee-targets-us410-million-hong-kong-ipo?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [CFMEE] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese chip-equipment maker CFMEE targets US$410 million in Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: The Hefei-based firm has attracted 17 cornerstone investors and plans to use proceeds for R&D, acquisitions and expansion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357443/chinese-chip-equipment-maker-cfmee-targets-us410-million-hong-kong-ipo

[2026-06-17 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Fade Overnight Gains As Attention Turns To Kevin Warsh's First Fed Decision

Snippet: US futures are attempting to bounce back from yesterday’s losses on Wall Street led by Tech. As of 8:00am ET, Nasdaq 100 futures lead the charge, with gains of 0.5% versus 0.1% for the S&P 500 future, although both are off session highs. SpaceX’s post-IPO surge continues, with shares adding another 3% in the pre-market while Mag 7 are mixed: NVDA is up 0.4%, while GOOGL is down 0.5%.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-fade-overnight-gains-attention-turns-kevin-warshs-first-fed-decision

[2026-06-17 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian streaming services go big on microdramas and AI content

Snippet: Major Asian streaming services are doubling down on micro dramas and artificial intelligence to generate content. (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/asian-streaming-services-go-big-on-microdramas-and-ai-content

[2026-06-17 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to end ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies and the sector’s price wars

Snippet: Regulators target predatory pricing and merchant coercion, with new rules requiring that tech giants disclose subsidy data and not disrupt the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357458/china-moves-end-irrational-food-delivery-subsidies-and-sectors-price-wars?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 21:56 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to end ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies and the sector’s price wars

Snippet: Regulators target predatory pricing and merchant coercion, with new rules requiring that tech giants disclose subsidy data and not disrupt the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357458/china-moves-end-irrational-food-delivery-subsidies-and-sectors-price-wars

[2026-06-17 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New York House primary becomes AI industry family feud

Snippet: Alex Bores, democratic candidate in New York’s 12th Congressional District, speaks during “NY-12 for Congress: Candidate Forum” at 92NY, April 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bores-new-york-house-ai-tech-spending-5753274efbf9c3839fafa78f14e19fdc

[2026-06-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why deeper China ties matter as Europe seeks to power its AI ambitions beyond America

Snippet: Euro architect Christian Noyer says Chinese capital can help Europe build AI, green industries and strategic autonomy as it revamps markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3357389/why-deeper-china-ties-matter-europe-seeks-power-its-ai-ambitions-beyond-america?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [European Central Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why deeper China ties matter as Europe seeks to power its AI ambitions beyond America

Snippet: Euro architect Christian Noyer says Chinese capital can help Europe build AI, green industries and strategic autonomy as it revamps markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3357389/why-deeper-china-ties-matter-europe-seeks-power-its-ai-ambitions-beyond-america

[2026-06-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shocking number of teens say they’ve been targeted by AI nudes: ‘It is disturbingly easy’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/shocking-number-of-teens-say-theyve-been-targeted-by-ai-nudes-it-is-disturbingly-easy/

[2026-06-17 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: RT editor-in-chief is counting on China to tame AI

Snippet: China has an important role to play in ensuring that artificial intelligence serves humanity rather than replacing it, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641707-simonyan-zhang-ai-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-17 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: RT editor-in-chief is counting on China to tame AI (VIDEO)

Snippet: China has an important role to play in ensuring that artificial intelligence serves humanity rather than replacing it, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641707-simonyan-zhang-ai-china/