Crypto industry sees AI-driven agent economy as next growth driver
Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030
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Why are respected film-makers suddenly embracing AI?
From Soderbergh to Aronofsky, esteemed Hollywood directors are starting to find ways to include artificial intelligence in the production of their films
· Jesse Hassenger
[OPINION] Barcelona: Where leaders call out Trump, attempt to rebuild internationalism
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· Glenda Gloria
Manus on Markets: Apple's 'shock' CEO choice amid AI boom | The National
From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
· Manus Cranny
Seoul shares hit record high on back of tech sector rally
AI-linked companies such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose Galaxy models are seen here, are driving South Korea's stock market gains. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
· Staff Writer
Anistia vê "nova era perigosa" com multilateralismo em crise
O mundo está à beira de uma nova era perigosa, impulsionada pelos ataques de Estados poderosos, corporações e movimentos transnacionais contra o multilateralismo, o direito internacional e os direitos humanos. É o que afirma a Anistia Internacional (AI), que publicou nesta quarta-feira (21/04) o seu relatório anual,…
· Heloísa Traiano, Jens Thurau
Honoring the lives lost with mission-driven innovation
As the siren sounds on Yom HaZikaron, Israel pauses to remember the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in defense of the country. It is a day defined by silence and reflection for the 25,648 names-each representing a story interrupted, a life taken too soon.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
Japanet expands its VC fund after bets on Anthropic and xAI pay off
Japanese home shopping company Japanet is expanding its venture capital fund with San Jose-based Pegasus Tech Ventures, following the success of early bets in SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI.
· Saritha Rai
Huinno launches first commercial rollout of AI telemetry system
Huinno, a South Korean digital health company specializing in AI-driven remote patient monitoring solutions, said Tuesday it had begun the first commercial rollout of its AI-based telemetry system, Memo Cue, at H Plus Yangji Hospital, in partnership with Yuhan Corporation.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Angara leads AI-driven P1-B Library Hubs rollout to boost literacy
THE Department of Education (DepEd) will use an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to guide P1 billion in investments for Library Hubs, ensuring the program reaches the schools and learners that need them the most.
· The Manila Times
Budget minister vows efforts to devise comprehensive strategy to overcome structural challenges
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The budget ministry will work to devise a comprehensive strategy to overcome structural challenges facing South Korea, including artificial intelligence (AI) transformation and demographic changes, minister Park Hong-keun said Tuesday.
· Kim Na-young
Worxphere launches AI-powered Korean proficiency test for foreign job seekers
KLiK's 30-second voice recording to provide feedback for non-native Koreans
· Kan Hyeong-woo
JPMorgan expands $1.5 trillion economic security splurge into Europe
JPMorgan Chase will extend a $1.5 trillion investment program designed to bolster U.S. economic resilience across Europe, the Wall Street giant said on Tuesday.
· Chloe Taylor
(3rd LD) KOSPI sets record peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally
(ATTN: ADDS additional info from the Korea Exchange in para 4)By Kang Jae-eun
· Kang Jae-eun
(2nd LD) Seoul stocks soar over 2.7 pct to end at new high on hopes of peace talks and AI boom
(ATTN: CORRECTS para 8; ADDS bond yields at bottom)
· Kang Jae-eun
Google denies involvement in $125 million Chromebook graft case in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Former Google executives on Monday denied the company’s involvement in a massive procurement project at Indonesia’s Education Ministry that prosecutors say caused $125 million in state losses.
· Associated Press
Global stocks have recouped Iran war losses to hit fresh records — but the shadow of Mideast conflict still looms
Global stocks have clawed back losses triggered by the Iran conflict, with major indexes now trading at or above pre-war levels, as investors rapidly unwind geopolitical risk hedges and refocus on the artificial intelligence boom, said market watchers.
· Lee Ying Shan
Naver, Krafton, Mirae Asset launch 700 bln-won AI fund in India
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Naver Corp. said Tuesday it has created a 700 billion-won (US$476.4 million) investment fund with Krafton Inc. and Mirae Asset Group to foster companies in the artificial intelligence (AI), fintech and content sectors in India.
· Kim Boram
SK hynix breaks ground on Indiana AI chip facility
SK hynix has begun construction of its first semiconductor facility in the United States, a key step in expanding advanced packaging capacity for artificial intelligence memory and strengthening its global supply chain.
· Lee Ji-yoon
AmCham calls for regulatory reform to power Korea's AI growth
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea on Tuesday hosted its annual Doing Business in Korea seminar in Seoul, bringing together government officials and industry leaders to discuss how Korea can accelerate its transition to an AI-driven economy and strengthen its appeal as an investment hub.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Seoul stocks soar over 2.7% to end at new high on hopes of peace talks and AI boom
South Korean stocks closed at a new historic high Tuesday, fully erasing their losses since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, as investors expect progress in the two countries' peace talks and tech heavyweights gained traction. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
What can we expect from Apple’s next boss?
In his 15 years leading Apple, Tim Cook has achieved what many thought was impossible. But when he leaves the top job this year, his hand-picked replacement will face an unprecedented challenge – leading a giant of classical computing into an uncertain AI era.
· Tim Biggs
(LEAD) Seoul stocks soar over 2.7 pct to end at new high on hopes of peace talks and AI boom
(ATTN: ADDS additional info in paras 3, 7-8, individual stock prices at bottom; CHANGES photo)
· Kang Jae-eun
CNBC Daily Open: Tim Cook finds the new Apple of his eye
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· Lim Hui Jie
‘Painful shared reality’: The killing of 19 suspected rebels in Negros Occidental
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· Herbie G
Afternoon Update: Jewish man arrested for pro-Palestinian slogan; YouTuber investigated over Dezi Freeman hideout footage; and spotting an AI job scam
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· Mike Hohnen
Technofacism? Why Palantir’s pro-West ‘manifesto’ has critics alarmed
The US tech giant Palantir Technologies has posted what it terms a summary of Palantir CEO Alex Karp and head of corporate affairs Nicholas Zamiska’s book, The Technological Republic, on social media.
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
(2nd LD) KOSPI sets record peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES para 2; ADDS additional info in paras 4-5, 12, photo; RECASTS paras 6-8, 10; CUTS paras 12-13)By Kang Jae-eun
· Kang Jae-eun
After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame
Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president
· The Korea Times
After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame
Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president
· The Korea Times
Seoul stocks soar over 2.7 pct to end at new high on hopes of peace talks and AI boom
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at a new historic high Tuesday, fully erasing their losses since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict, as investors expect progress in the two countries' peace talks and tech heavyweights gained traction. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
· Kang Jae-eun
Hana Financial, FSS back youth program to power financial innovation
Google, AWS, Microsoft support hands-on training to build next-gen finance talent
· Choi Yeon-jae
Government funds counter-drone tech that can track coin-sized objects
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· Tom Lowrey
Qualcomm CEO meets Samsung, SK hynix on AI, memory push
Cristiano Amon, chief executive of Qualcomm, is meeting senior executives at Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and LG Electronics during a visit to South Korea, as the chip designer moves to expand its data center artificial intelligence business and secure memory supply chains. The CEO reportedly arrived in Korea on Mo…
· Jo He-rim
Kospi tops new intraday high as tensions ease
Goldman Sachs lifts Kospi target to 8,000 as AI-driven memory boom fuels rally
· Im Eun-byel
Samsung, LG raise laptop prices twice in three months
Relief not imminent, as investment channeled toward high-bandwidth AI memory
· Moon Joon-hyun
Apple incoming CEO John Ternus faces a defining challenge: Fixing the company's AI strategy
Apple has maintained its dominance in consumer devices and built up a $4 trillion market cap despite largely sitting on the sidelines of the artificial intelligence boom. But investors won't remain patient forever, and they'll be looking to new CEO John Ternus for a clearer strategy when it comes to playing in the h…
· Jennifer Elias
Palantir manifesto described as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ amid UK contract fears
Alarm caused by posts of Alex Carp, tech firm’s CEO, championing US military dominance and of AI weapons
· Aisha Down, Robertbooth
Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age
To understand how Apple's CEO John Ternus will run the company, pay attention to what he refuses to sell.
· Reuters
More AI cameras on the way as 53,000 drivers fined for not wearing seatbelts correctly
More AI cameras are on the way for WA as new figures show nearly 300 drivers a day are being slapped with fines for someone in their car not wearing a seatbelt correctly.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
How to make yourself very expensive to fire: The Lopez cousins’ war
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· gdecastro0289
Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Galux teams with GC Biopharma to fast-track AI antibody drugs
Galux, an AI-driven biotech startup specializing in de novo antibody design, said Tuesday it has partnered with GC Biopharma to develop antibody therapeutics for autoimmune diseases.
· Jeon Ji-woo
[Vantage Point] Sweetener tariff: Saccharine protection, bitter outcome
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· icanlas0326
Who is new Apple CEO John Ternus?
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More than $1m worth of fines from AI seatbelt cameras withdrawn in WA
About 2,000 seatbelt infringements issued through AI safety cameras have been withdrawn. (ABC News)
· Cason Ho
Seoul shares hit record intraday high on back of tech sector rally
AI-linked companies like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose Galaxy models are shown, are driving the stock market. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
· Staff Writer
Qualcomm CEO to meet with LG Electronics chief to discuss AI collaboration
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Qualcomm Inc. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Cristiano Amon is expected to meet with officials from LG Electronics Inc., including CEO Lyu Jae-cheol, in Seoul to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), industry sources said Tuesday.
· Kim Boram