China taps the brakes on robotaxi licences after Wuhan incident: sources
Licensing curbs follow a Wuhan system failure that stranded passengers, as authorities shift focus from rapid roll-out to safety oversight
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Newest first · UTC+10:00China taps the brakes on robotaxi licences after Wuhan incident: sources
Licensing curbs follow a Wuhan system failure that stranded passengers, as authorities shift focus from rapid roll-out to safety oversight
· Ben Jiang
Nvidia official meets with Samsung, SK hynix executives for physical AI partnership
A key executive of U.S. tech giant Nvidia Corp. held meetings with counterparts from Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc. on Wednesday to discuss cooperation in physical artificial intelligence, industry sources said.
· Yonhap
King Charles takes in NYC for first time in 19 years — and locals want him to see the ‘real’ New York
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set for a pomp-filled trip to the Big Apple Wednesday — but locals suggested a different itinerary if the royal couple wants to see the so-called real New York.
· Kevin Sheehan, Ella Morrison, Katherine Donlevy
What does ‘forthwith’ mean in impeachment? SC defines in new ruling.
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· Jairo Bolledo
(LEAD) Nvidia official meets with Samsung, SK hynix executives for physical AI partnership
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· Kim Boram
Rappler opens new AI masterclass for executives as demand for responsible AI grows
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· Jene-Anne Pangue
Rappler opens new AI masterclass for executives as demand for responsible AI grows
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· Jene-Anne Pangue
Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with 'tech neck'
Keeping your eyes on the road is vital if your car travels at a speed of 200 mph (322 kph). A strong neck helps.
· Associated Press
Who are the judges in Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC trial?
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· Jairo Bolledo
Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Meta told it's violating EU law by not doing enough to keep children off Facebook and Instagram
The European Commission has found that Meta breached EU law by failing to prevent under-13s from accessing its platforms, as scrutiny of the tech giant's handling of child safety intensifies.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Trump’s DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over ’86 47′ post
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Meet the AI jailbreakers: ‘I see the worst things humanity has produced’
To test the safety and security of AI, hackers have to trick large language models into breaking their own rules. It requires ingenuity and manipulation – and can come at a deep emotional cost
· Jamiebartlett
Doosan to build W180b CCL plant in Thailand to meet AI demand
Doosan Corp. said Wednesday it will establish a new copper-clad laminate production plant in Thailand to meet rising demand driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Trump threatens Iran with AI picture of himself with a gun: 'No more Mr. Nice guy!'
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post on Wednesday morning, saying the country "better get smart soon!"
· Holly Ellyatt
Brussels tells EU countries to use its age-check app
BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Wednesday told national governments to use its age verification tools to police social media bans for minors, despite reluctance from capitals and security concerns about the tech.
· Ellen O'Regan, Eliza Gkritsi
How toilet maker Toto turned its ceramics know-how into an AI play
Toto manufactures three core products for chipmaking equipment: electrostatic chucks, upper left, aerosol deposition components, lower left, and durable structural parts used in equipment for producing large LCD panels. (Toto)
· Staff Writer
Ukraine claims to have intercepted 30,000 drones in March
As Israel grapples with Hezbollah attack drones along the border with Lebanon, Ukrainian interceptor drones have been able to neutralize 33,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various types in the month of March alone, according to Ukraine’s Defense Ministry.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
Nvidia CEO’s daughter visits Doosan as humanoid tie-up deepens
Madison Huang, senior director of product marketing at Nvidia, visited Doosan Robotics on Wednesday, as the South Korean company and US tech giant step up their partnership to build a robot execution platform and commercialize industrial humanoid robots by 2028.
· Ahn Sung-mi
La UE dice que Meta no impide el acceso de menores a Facebook e Instagram
Un logotipo de Meta se ve en una pantalla en LlamaCon 2025, una conferencia de desarrolladores de IA en Menlo Park, California, el 29 de abril de 2025. (AP Foto/Jeff Chiu, Archivo)
(2nd LD) Seoul stocks end at fresh record high on revived hope for AI boom
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· Kim Na-young
EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
A Meta logo is shown on a video screen at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
China’s Alibaba, ByteDance and Zhipu AI make the cut on Time’s first AI A-list
China’s leading AI firms earn global recognition as Time debuts a dedicated industry list dominated by US tech giants
· Minxiao Chang
China’s Alibaba, ByteDance and Zhipu AI make the cut on Time’s first AI A-list
China’s leading AI firms earn global recognition as Time debuts a dedicated industry list dominated by US tech giants
· Minxiao Chang
DA: Rice prices may jump to P62/kilo by September
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· Iya Gozum
DA: Rice prices may jump to P62/kilo by September
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· Iya Gozum
China’s EV makers to cut charging times; Tesla rival Li Auto’s expansion: 7 EV reads
From BYD’s first-quarter profit to Xpeng’s August goal to overtake self-driving tech in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
· SCMP
China’s EV makers to cut charging times; Tesla rival Li Auto’s expansion: 7 EV reads
From BYD’s first-quarter profit to Xpeng’s August goal to overtake self-driving tech in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
· SCMP
R&D spending by S. Korean ICT companies up over 13 pct in 2024: data
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Investments in research and development (R&D) made by South Korean internet and communication technology (ICT) companies rose in 2024 from a year earlier, due to the artificial intelligence boom, government data showed Wednesday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Seoul stocks end at fresh record high on revived hope for AI boom
Seoul stocks closed at a fresh peak on Wednesday, just an inch away from the 6,700 mark, as investors bet chip demand will remain solid amid woes over the artificial intelligence boom.
· Yonhap
Sci-tech coalition opposes Pax Silica over ‘resource plunder,’ env’t harms
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· Angelo Gonzales
White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic’s risk flag for new AI models – report
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
(LEAD) Seoul stocks end at fresh record high on revived hope for AI boom
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· Kim Na-young
EU says Meta needs to do more to keep under-13s off Instagram and Facebook
BRUSSELS — Meta is not doing enough to keep kids under 13 off its platforms and must change the design of Instagram and Facebook, the European Commission said Wednesday.
· Eliza Gkritsi
Busan by-election heats up as ex-presidential AI secretary joins potential three-way race
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- A scheduled parliamentary by-election in the southeastern city of Busan is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched races nationwide with a potential three-way contest emerging, as a former presidential secretary prepares to enter the race.
· Yi Wonju
King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions
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· Jee Geronimo
Seoul stocks end at fresh record high on revived hope for AI boom
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed at a fresh peak on Wednesday, just an inch away from the 6,700 mark, as investors bet chip demand will remain solid amid woes over the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
· Kim Na-young
(URGENT) Seoul stocks end at fresh record high of 6,690.90 on revived AI hope
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· Kim Na-young
Trump administration labels Australia’s media bargaining laws ‘foreign extortion’
Albanese defends plan forcing Meta, Google and TikTok to make deals with Australian news publishers through a levy
· Josh Butler
AlphaGo rivals reunite in Seoul a decade later
Hassabis sees AI ushering in new scientific renaissance, while Korean Go grandmaster urges caution over losing control of AI
· Jie Ye-eun
DeepMind chief reunites with baduk champion 10 yrs after historic match
SEOUL, April, 29 (Yonhap) -- Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, reunited Wednesday with South Korea's legendary baduk player Lee Sedol, who went up against the company's AlphaGo AI in a legendary human-versus-machine match 10 years ago.
· Kang Jae-eun
[H.eco Tech Festa 2026] From firefighter coats to airline safety: 119REO's circular bet
A decade after its first upcycled key ring, 119REO is selling fire-containment bags to nine Korean airlines
· Moon Joon-hyun
Samsung Display tipped to win exclusive iPhone 20 OLED deal
Samsung Display is on track to be the exclusive OLED supplier for Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027, according to fresh supply-chain leaks out of Greater China. The arrangement, if it holds, would echo the sole-vendor deal that handed Samsung the entire iPhone X panel order in 2017.
· Moon Joon-hyun
10 years after Alphago clash
Go master Lee Se-dol (right), a special professor at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology; Demis Hassabis (center), co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind and the architect behind AlphaGo; and author Cho Seung-yeon take part in a discussion during the Google for Korea 2026 event in Seoul on Wednesday.
· Korea Herald
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.
· Associated Press
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin gallery in Beeple's new exhibit
BERLIN, Germany — Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures — including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso — can be seen roaming around a Berlin gallery, occasionally "pooing” printed images of their surroundings which they've previously ca…
· Associated Press
Gov't to offer 53 bln-won support this year for AI factory projects
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry will provide 53 billion-won (US$35.9 million) support this year for projects aimed at building infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) factories, officials said Wednesday.
· Kim Na-young
Major data center company pauses investment decisions in Middle East amid Iran war, CEO tells CNBC
A major data center company has paused investment in AI infrastructure projects and data centers in the Middle East amid the Iran war, its CEO has told CNBC.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz, Sawdah Bhaimiya
AI deepfakes are in our schools. What's the right way to handle them?
Deepfake content, which can be photos or videos generated by artificial intelligence, is increasingly being circulated in Australian schools. (Pexels: kaboompics)
· Alison Costelloe