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Newest first · UTC+11:00Seoul stocks up late Tues. morning driven by large-cap tech shares
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading sharply higher late Tuesday morning, as investors snapped up major tech shares ahead of earnings releases from major U.S. tech companies.
· Kang Jae-eun
(LEAD) Seoul stocks briefly top 6,700 on tech rally, ahead of M7 earnings
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· Kang Jae-eun
Google, Meta and TikTok face new levy to pay for Australian news as Albanese reveals media plan
Government’s draft news bargaining incentive scheme includes 2.25% levy on local revenues of digital giants
· Tom Mcilroy, Josh Butler
Lightelligence jumps by 400% in Hong Kong debut amid AI-driven demand for photonics chips
Shanghai-based firm’s IPO reflects mainland China’s push for photonics chips as a fast-growing alternative to conventional semiconductors
· Ann Cao
Lightelligence jumps by 400% in Hong Kong debut amid AI-driven demand for photonics chips
Shanghai-based firm’s IPO reflects mainland China’s push for photonics chips as a fast-growing alternative to conventional semiconductors
· Ann Cao
Albanese unveils 2 per cent revenue hit for tech giants who shun news deals
Digital giants including Meta, TikTok and Google could be forced to pay up to $250 million to the Australian government, which would then be distributed to media companies, if they refuse to strike deals to pay for local journalism.
· Paul Sakkal, David Swan
AI heavyweights’ court battle could unravel the entire sector
April 28, 2026 — 12:03pm
· Stephen Bartholomeusz
Gov't discusses trade security issues with semiconductor, AI industries
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry held an inaugural public-private trade security dialogue Tuesday with executives from major semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum companies to discuss ways to respond to myriad global challenges facing the key industries.
· Kim Na-young
Gov't to offer 300 bln-won support for projects aimed at fostering AI, green transformation of industrial complexes
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry said Tuesday it will provide a combined 300 billion won (US$203.6 million) in support for projects aimed at facilitating the artificial intelligence (AI) and green transformation of industrial complexes.
· Kim Na-young
Veon chief on the Iran war, frontier markets and why AI will create superheroes | The National
The Iran war has put pressure on businesses headquartered in the UAE, but Kaan Terzioglu, chief executive of Dubai-based multinational telecommunication and digital services company Veon is not among those pulling back.
· Manus Cranny
America dishes out prestigious award to five teachers – and one’s in California
A California forensic science teacher is getting her moment in the spotlight, and it’s not just her students she’s impressing.
· Bianca Heyward
Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says
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· Mia Gonzalez
Seoul stocks briefly top 6,700 on tech rally, ahead of M7 earnings
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks briefly topped the 6,700-point level Tuesday, set to reach another milestone, driven by large-cap tech shares ahead of earnings releases from big U.S. tech companies.
· Kang Jae-eun
(URGENT) KOSPI tops 6,700, set for another all-time high on tech rally
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· Kang Jae-eun
Taylor Swift wants to trademark her voice and likeness. Will others follow suit?
Now that artificial intelligence is clearly here to stay, celebrities are taking notice and pushing back. Pop juggernaut Taylor Swift recently filed three trademark applications, seemingly in an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from being recreated without her consent.
· Nell Geraets
Seoul stocks open at record high ahead of US big tech earnings
Seoul stocks opened at a record high on Tuesday ahead of earnings releases this week from US big tech companies, such as Alphabet and Meta, amid an extended crisis in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) Seoul stocks open at record high ahead of U.S. big tech earnings
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· Kang Jae-eun
Louisiana Tech clear for move this summer to Sun Belt after settlement with Conference USA
Conference USA and Louisiana Tech have agreed on a settlement that will allow the Bulldogs to depart that league for the Sun Belt Conference this summer instead of having to wait another year.
· The Associated Press
AI giant Anthropic hires Australian boss as it opens local office
US artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has appointed long-time enterprise software executive Theo Hourmouzis as its first general manager for Australia and New Zealand, as the Claude maker formally opens its Sydney office this week.
· David Swan
Seoul stocks open higher ahead U.S. big tech earnings
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened higher on Tuesday ahead of earnings releases this week from U.S. big tech companies, such as Alphabet and Meta, amid an extended crisis in the Middle East.
· Kang Jae-eun
[OPINION] On the Toboso encounter, Alyssa Alano, and the question of justice
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· Miriam Grace Go
'Exploiting loopholes': New move could force tech giants to pay for Australian news content
Tech media giants like Meta and Google walked away from the original media bargaining laws in 2024. Source: AAP / Jonathan Raa
· Sbsaustralia
All the clues that pic of WHCD gunman Cole Allen in IDF shirt is AI
A photo purporting to show accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen wearing an Israel Defense Forces sweatshirt shows clear signs that it is fake and AI-generated, according to an analysis by The Post and Storyful.
· Alex Oliveira
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence.
· Reuters
Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
In mid-2025, frustration boiled over for Cedrik Sixtus.
· Zoe Corbyn
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI is moving into the physical world — fast
This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.
· Evelyn Cheng
Misguided ‘doomers’ celebrating assassins online need to learn how to debate, rather than encourage evil ghouls
Attempts have been made on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s life not once, but twice, just in the month of April. Then on Saturday a madman trying to assassinate President Donald Trump, the third known attempt, was thwarted in Washington DC.
· Rikki Schlott
US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role
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· Herbie G
China’s DeepSeek prices new V4 AI model at 97% below OpenAI’s GPT-5.5
DeepSeek’s move aims to attract more enterprise clients, developers and agent-based users, according to an academic
· Minxiao Chang
China’s DeepSeek prices new V4 AI model at 97% below OpenAI’s GPT-5.5
DeepSeek’s move aims to attract more enterprise clients, developers and agent-based users, according to an academic
· Minxiao Chang
Italian archaeologists use AI to generate image of Pompeii victim for first time
Archaeologists in Italy's Pompeii have for the first time used artificial intelligence to reconstruct the appearance of one of the victims of the volcanic eruption that destroyed the ancient Roman city nearly 2,000 years ago.
· REUTERS
Pompeii researchers use AI to create stunning digital portrait of victim who tried to escape eruption
Archaeologists from the ancient ruined site of Pompeii have used AI to digitally generate a portrait of one of the 2,000 people who died during the volcanic eruption that destroyed the Roman city.
· Ella Morrison
22-Year-Old Indian Man Dupes "Horny" Guys Online With Fake Blonde Female MAGA Influencer
A 22-year-old medical student from northern India found an unlikely way to fund his education: building a fake online influencer using artificial intelligence, according to The Daily Beast and Wired.
· Tyler Durden
China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition
China has said it is blocking tech giant Meta from an acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, tightening scrutiny of investment in domestic startups developing frontier technologies from the United States.
· Al Jazeera
NYC deli worker murdered outside store sounded alarm on spiking violence a year before fatal shooting
A Big Apple deli worker who was shot and killed while at work had expressed fears of falling victim to the rampant violence that was plaguing small businesses last year.
· Steven Vago, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
NYC nixes plan for AI-themed high school after woke backlash to merit-based admissions policy
The city’s AI school has been terminated.
· Carl Campanile
CRIB and LRA announce soft launch of AI-Powered DDCR model
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), in partnership with Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) as its technical partner, announced the soft launch of the AI-powered Digital Dynamic Credit Ratings (DDCR) model, a transformative initiative set to reshape how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be benefited when…
· Gayan Abeykoon
ASX set to fall, Wall Street steady as oil prices rise; Microsoft, OpenAI loosen partnership
The US stock market’s record-breaking rally is stalling after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war, while oil prices rose.
· Stan Choe
Lawyers for Sam Altman’s sister quit representing her in sex-abuse lawsuit against OpenAI CEO
The two law firms representing Sam Altman’s sister in her sexual abuse lawsuit against the OpenAI chief executive said Monday they are withdrawing from her case.
· Reuters
Offensive powerhouse Georgia Tech continues dominant run through ACC
Georgia Tech’s Jarren Advincula (2) throws to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
· Eric Olson
Google co-founder Sergey Brin says he fled socialism in rare statement ripping billionaire tax
Billionaire Sergey Brin has broken his silence on California’s proposed billionaire tax — invoking his Soviet upbringing as new details surface on a tense showdown with Gov. Gavin Newsom and his Trump-loving ‘gut influencer’ girlfriend.
· Annie Gaus
Casualty list from AI bubble moves up a gear as Apple's Tim Cook exits
Tim Cook is a cautious and thoughtful man who has prioritised user privacy. (AP: Apple)
· Ian Verrender
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby under investigation for ‘thousands’ of potential gambling violations
Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby is on an indefinite leave of absence from the football team and will seek treatment for a gambling addiction, the school said in a statement Monday.
· Malik Smith
China's carmakers surge past Japan, European peers with AI, battery tech
The Z convertible EV from BYD's luxury brand Denza seen at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice amid AI clone boom
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift has filed applications with the US intellectual property office to trademark her voice, a move similar to one made by actor Matthew McConaughey, as AI-generated content surges.
· Agence France-Presse
Texas Tech QB Sorsby enters treatment program for gambling
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby watches the school’s NFL football pro day, March 26, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)
Hitachi gears up for buybacks, chases AI growth after record profit
Hitachi says its HMAX AI suite has reduced train delays and maintenance costs in Europe. (Hitachi)
· Staff Writer
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reveal the face of one of the victims
A digital portrait represents a man who was among 2 victims discovered as they attempted to flee the city during the AD 79 volcanic eruption
· Associated Press