[2026-02-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Claire Castro statement on Marcos’ ‘failing’ health is fake

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/claire-castro-statement-ferdinand-marcos-jr-failing-health/

[2026-02-04 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tencent’s giveaway campaign for AI chatbot Yuanbao blocked – by WeChat

Snippet: Units clash as super app blocks links from AI chatbot’s US$144 million promotion for ‘impacting user experience and causing harassment’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3342324/tencents-giveaway-campaign-ai-chatbot-yuanbao-blocked-tencents-wechat

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: 01.ai's Kai-Fu Lee: Why China will beat the US in consumer AI

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 4 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/5d71bb69-25e0-4425-8ac8-635b7a8abb68

[2026-02-04 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Duterte's ICC case not dismissed; claim of insufficient evidence is false

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-icc-case-not-dismissed-insufficient-evidence/

[2026-02-04 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese AI firms defend safety practices, push back on Western criticism

Snippet: Chinese developers stress cultural context in AI safety, as domestic models narrow the gap with their US rivals to the closest level yet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342279/chinese-ai-firms-defend-safety-practices-push-back-western-criticism

[2026-02-04 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DOJ to file tax evasion cases vs Sarah and Curlee Discaya

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/sarah-curlee-discaya-tax-evasion-cases-february-2026/

[2026-02-04 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

Snippet: ‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment

[2026-02-04 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier, official says

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/united-states-shoots-down-iranian-drone-february-2026/

[2026-02-04 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Even the Ombudsman can't get lawmakers' SALNs. Here's why.

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/explainers/reasons-why-difficult-get-lawmakers-saln/

[2026-02-04 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Катера Ирана пытались взять на абордаж танкер США

Snippet: Шесть вооруженных катеров Ирана приблизились к танкеру Stena Imperative, шедшему под американским флагом в Ормузском проливе примерно в 30 км к северу от Омана. Об этом во вторник, 3 февраля, сообщили агентство Reuters и газета The Wall Street Journal со ссылкой на неназванных собеседников, знакомых с ситуацией, и данные консалтинговой компании Vanguard Tech.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/voennye-katera-irana-pytalis-vzat-na-abordaz-tanker-ssa-v-ormuzskom-prolive/a-75791133

[2026-02-04 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Chatbots já influenciam eleitores e desafiam regulação

Snippet: No mundo todo, uma boa parte do eleitorado está disposta a se informar sobre candidatos e até seguir indicações feitas por chatbots como o ChatGPT e o Gemini, uma questão que preocupa especialistas e desafia reguladores eleitorais.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/chatbots-j%C3%A1-influenciam-eleitores-e-desafiam-regula%C3%A7%C3%A3o-no-brasil/a-75787875

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland memory firms eye Hong Kong for funds to fuel ‘global ambitions’

Snippet: Several suppliers aim to follow in the footsteps of Montage Technology, which is set to raise US$896 million and debuts next week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342244/mainland-memory-firms-eye-hong-kong-funds-fuel-global-ambitions

[2026-02-03 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKMA launches quantum readiness and cybersecurity projects for banks in AI era

Snippet: Banking regulator sets fintech road map with quantum index and measures to boost security, data quality and skills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342268/hkma-launches-quantum-readiness-and-cybersecurity-projects-banks-ai-era

[2026-02-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Funding surge powers Chinese robotics firms as focus shifts to humanoid ‘brains’

Snippet: State-backed funds, Big Tech drive fresh capital into robotics companies, betting on operating systems that underpin humanoid intelligence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342246/funding-surge-powers-chinese-robotics-firms-focus-shifts-humanoid-brains

[2026-02-03 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: Mozilla adding option to disable generative AI features in Firefox browser

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/mozilla-firefox-option-disable-generative-ai-features/

[2026-02-03 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: software

Snippet: Tech Features [Tech Thoughts] When offering new technologies, being ‘options-rich’ is a good thing Technology Mozilla adding option to disable generative AI features in Firefox browser Feb 3, 2026 7:08 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology Adobe Animate to enter maintenance mode instead of discontinuing in March Feb 3, 2026 2:41 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business WATCH: Japanese AI company launches avatars that

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/software/

[2026-02-03 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Compact AI model from China’s StepFun outshines rivals from DeepSeek, Moonshot

Snippet: StepFun says its lightweight model Step 3.5 Flash aims to redefine efficiency and reasoning in China’s growing AI race

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342222/punches-above-its-weight-compact-ai-model-chinas-stepfun-outshines-larger-rivals

[2026-02-03 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hontiveros wants probe into sanitary landfills after Binaliw incident

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/risa-hontiveros-seeks-probe-san-mateo-landfill-binaliw-cebu-incident/

[2026-02-03 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Why are Masungi caretakers opposing a wind energy project?

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/explainers/why-masungi-georeserve-caretakers-oppose-wind-energy-project/

[2026-02-03 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks rise despite losses for tech firms on tax concerns

Snippet: Baidu, Kuaishou among internet stocks losing ground amid rumours regulators may adjust value-added taxes on the sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342166/hong-kong-stocks-rise-easing-geopolitical-tensions-precious-metals-gain

[2026-02-03 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Jeffrey Epstein's ties to politicians, business titans, and other figures

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/us-canada/jeffrey-epstein-ties-politicians-business-titans/

[2026-02-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Value for money’: OpenClaw picks Chinese AI models for cost edge over US rivals

Snippet: OpenClaw adds Moonshot AI’s Kimi and MiniMax as Chinese open-source AI models gain global appeal for cost and performance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342137/value-money-ai-agent-openclaw-adopts-chinese-models-cost-edge-over-us-rivals

[2026-02-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] SEC vs the Villar empire: Too orderly to be innocent?

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/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-securities-exchange-commission-vs-manny-villar-land-empire/

[2026-02-03 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: AI’s next race is energy-efficient architectures, top scientist says - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/ais-next-race-is-energy-efficient-architectures-top-scientist-says/

[2026-02-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Marekani- China zatunishiana misuli teknolojia ya AI

Snippet: Mwaka mmoja uliopita katika wiki kama hii,eneo la Marekani la matumizi na uvumbuzi wa teknolojia ya hali ya juu Silicon Valley na eneo la biashara muhimu la Wall Street yalishtushwa na uzinduzi wa app mpya ya China ya DeepSeek ambayo inapambana na zile za Marekani za mawasiliano mfanoChat GPT, kwa kubainisha utendaji wa hali ya juu kwa gharama ndogo zaidi na matumizi ya teknolojia ya chini zaidi.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/marekani-china-zatunishiana-misuli-teknolojia-ya-ai/a-75764377

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s brain gain: overseas grads plug into domestic frontiers, powering future

Snippet: Record jump in returnees seen reflecting confidence in some domestic opportunities, particularly in areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342123/more-overseas-chinese-grads-return-brain-gain-powers-future-home-grown-frontiers

[2026-02-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Red packet rumble: will Tencent’s cash giveaway work again in crowded AI market?

Snippet: Analysts say strong competition from ByteDance, DeepSeek, Ant Group and Alibaba may prevent Tencent’s Yuanbao from repeating WeChat glory

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342111/red-packet-rumble-will-tencents-cash-giveaway-work-again-crowded-ai-market

[2026-02-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How ‘ghost workers’ stand at the crossroads of AI development

Snippet: The future of artificial intelligence depends not only on algorithms but on who controls and benefits from the labour that machines rely on

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3341993/great-powers-bet-ai-what-workforce-holding-it-together

[2026-02-02 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: De ce sunt periculoase videoclipurile generate de AI?

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/de-ce-sunt-periculoase-videoclipurile-generate-de-ai/video-75767542

[2026-02-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When a robot topples: China’s Xpeng deals with fallout from humanoid’s plunge

Snippet: CEO draws parallel to toddlers learning to walk before they run, after Iron’s loss of balance becomes viral fodder

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342102/when-robot-topples-chinas-xpeng-deals-fallout-humanoids-public-plunge

[2026-02-02 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong IPO boom strains sponsors as regulator steps in over poor applications

Snippet: SFC warns over deal-chasing, staff shortages and unchecked use of AI undermining IPO preparations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342118/hong-kong-ipo-boom-strains-sponsors-regulator-steps-over-poor-applications

[2026-02-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] Ah, the Villars

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/voices/newsletters/best-villar-family-criminal-complaint-securities-exchange-commission-land-holdings-corporation/

[2026-02-02 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Mindanao big bike endurance ride results in crashes, public outcry

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/mindanao/boss-ironman-endurance-challenge-crashes-public-outcry/

[2026-02-02 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba’s Qwen ramps up AI app race with Spring Festival giveaway blitz

Snippet: Alibaba unveils US$432 million campaign to push mass-market adoption of its AI as rivalry with Tencent, Baidu and ByteDance intensifies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342085/alibabas-qwen-ramps-ai-app-race-spring-festival-giveaway-blitz

[2026-02-02 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ce vrea PSD de la Ilie Bolojan și de ce nu primește

Snippet: De curând, a avut loc o întâlnire între președintele Nicușor Dan și prim-ministrul Ilie Bolojan. Deși, într-un interviu televizat, șeful statului a spus că a avut întrevederi și cu Sorin Grindeanu, liderul PSD, apoi cu Dominic Fritz, președintele USR, acesta a preferat să scoată în evidență discuțiile cu premierul. A fost o încercare de a transmite public faptul că între cei mai importanți lideri politici ai României nu există tensiuni.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/ce-vrea-psd-de-la-ilie-bolojan-%C8%99i-de-ce-nu-prime%C8%99te/a-75763082

[2026-02-02 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Grammys 2026: Winners of the biggest awards at the ceremony

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/artists/winners-grammy-awards-2026/

[2026-02-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI labs race to debut latest models before Lunar New Year

Snippet: More firms expected to follow Alibaba and Moonshot with model releases, as the festival becomes a key period to establish visibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3342051/chinas-ai-labs-race-debut-latest-models-lunar-new-year

[2026-02-02 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: In Indian Sundarbans, tech enables health care for all

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/in-indian-sundarbans-tech-enables-health-care-for-all/video-75731420

[2026-02-02 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China's space aircraft carrier: superweapon or propaganda?

Snippet: The flying aircraft carrier is larger than any warship in use today and heavier than a supertanker: China’s Luanniao is intended to shape future warfare — from space. Yet experts describe the superweapon as high-tech theater with a political message.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-taiwan-space-aircraft-luanniao-carrier-weapon-military-technology/a-75726514

[2026-02-02 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Duterte did not leave ICC detention for one hour; photo is AI-generated

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-not-leave-icc-detention-one-hour-photo-ai-generated/

[2026-02-02 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No hack behind HSBC banking outage, as HKMA rules out cyberattack

Snippet: Monetary authority signals tougher scrutiny of tech risks after shutdown, as it also moves closer to issuing stablecoin licences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342045/no-hack-behind-hsbc-banking-outage-hkma-rules-out-cyberattack

[2026-02-02 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bad Bunny says 'ICE out' during Grammy awards acceptance speech

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/artists/bad-bunny-says-ice-out-acceptance-speech-grammys-2026/

[2026-02-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North America’s top computer vision scientist Liang Jie returns to China

Snippet: Brain behind leading Microsoft tech products used by millions across the globe and sensor systems for elderly care joins Chinese university

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341662/north-americas-top-computer-vision-scientist-liang-jie-returns-china

[2026-02-02 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 62% of Hong Kong Zoomers fear they can’t compete with AI: Chinese YMCA survey

Snippet: The survey by Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong also shows some 30 per cent of respondents do not know how to use AI tools

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342015/62-hong-kong-zoomers-fear-they-cant-compete-ai-chinese-ymca-survey

[2026-02-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang urges TSMC to expand capacity amid AI chip crunch

Snippet: Taiwan trip highlights supply chain strains, with Huang saying Nvidia alone could potentially require TSMC to more than double its capacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3341994/nvidias-jensen-huang-urges-tsmc-expand-capacity-amid-ai-chip-crunch

[2026-02-01 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US judge declines to halt Trump's Minnesota immigration agent surge

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/us-canada/judge-declines-stop-minnesota-immigration-agent-surge/

[2026-02-01 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Optimus chain’: Chinese suppliers form backbone of Tesla’s humanoid robot plans

Snippet: Tesla’s pivot to producing humanoid robots is expected to engage a network of key Chinese component makers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3341953/optimus-chain-chinese-suppliers-form-backbone-teslas-humanoid-robot-initiative

[2026-02-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Frost in 20 seconds: can this supercooling tech give China an edge in AI race?

Snippet: Liquid cooling system powered by science could fuel critical infrastructure, offsetting soaring energy consumption and cooling demands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341756/frost-20-seconds-can-supercooling-tech-give-china-edge-ai-race

[2026-02-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: In a sea of imports, one dairy brand is choosing local milk

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/business/carmens-best-filipino-milk/

[2026-02-01 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germania: AfD își consolidează legăturile cu extrema dreaptă

Snippet: Întâlnirile dintre parlamentari regionali și federali ai partidului de extremă dreapta Alternativa pentru Germania (AfD) din landurile est-germane Brandenburg și Turingia și extremistul de dreapta din Austria Martin Sellner au fost atent orchestrate. În Brandenburg a fost vorba despre o dezbatere de tip panel, iar în Turingia despre una în legislativul de land.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/germania-afd-%C3%AE%C8%99i-consolideaz%C4%83-leg%C4%83turile-cu-extrema-dreapt%C4%83-din-austria/a-75742973