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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chinese team shows quantum tech can disrupt AI in a real world task
Breakthrough system matched or exceeded performance of a classical reservoir network with 10,000 nodes in multi-step weather prediction
· Chao Kong
Chinese team shows quantum tech can disrupt AI in a real world task
Breakthrough system matched or exceeded performance of a classical reservoir network with 10,000 nodes in multi-step weather prediction
· Chao Kong
S. Korea’s Army seeks to adopt AI, robotics in combat support
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
· Hwang Joo-young
Young Korean men exiting workforce at fastest pace in OECD
AI, gender shifts intensify competition, weakening labor market attachment
· Choi Yeon-jae
A Look at the Highlights from Phase 1 of the 139th Canton Fair
GUANGZHOU, China, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Focusing on Advanced Manufacturing, Phase 1 of the 139th Canton Fair is set to open, showcasing innovation at scale. Spanning 520,000 sqm across 25,000+ booths and featuring around 12,000 exhibitors, the Phase encompasses five major categories and 19 sections, providi…
· PRNEWSWIRE
SK brings founding leaders back to life with AI
SK Group said Tuesday it has used AI to recreate the voices and likeness of its founding leaders in a five-minute video shared with employees, as the conglomerate celebrates its 73rd anniversary.
· Jo He-rim
LG AI, LSEG, Kiwoom roll out AI that explains stock picks
LG AI Research said Tuesday it is teaming up with London Stock Exchange Group and Kiwoom Securities to launch an artificial intelligence-powered investment service that explains not only what to buy, but why — a first for Korea’s retail market.
· Jo He-rim
DeepX touts low-power AI chip to challenge Nvidia
DX-M1 delivers 20x efficiency at one-10th the cost, as next-gen DX-M2 targets edge AI
· Jie Ye-eun
Nissan cuts model lineup by 20% as it unveils new AI tech strategy
Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa unveils new Juke (left) and X-Trail models during a news conference in Yokohama, Japan, on April 14. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
· Staff Writer
AI, middle class and trade to drive global growth despite Iran conflict: HSBC chairman
Artificial intelligence to support growth, while rising middle class fuels consumption and wealth demand, HSBC chair says in debut speech
· Enoch Yiu
AI, middle class and trade to drive global growth despite Iran conflict: HSBC chairman
Artificial intelligence to support growth, while rising middle class fuels consumption and wealth demand, HSBC chair says in debut speech
· Enoch Yiu
Can Hong Kong, target of the most US sanctions, become China’s quantum gateway?
Washington backlash ‘will not deter’ march towards becoming an international hub for the technology through new tech park
· Victoria Bela
Can Hong Kong, target of the most US sanctions, become China’s quantum gateway?
Washington backlash ‘will not deter’ march towards becoming an international hub for the technology through new tech park
· Victoria Bela
Helium: the invisible gas that powers AI, and why it’s in short supply – podcast
Alongside the oil and gas stranded in the strait of Hormuz is another commodity vital to today’s economy: helium. It is a critical element in all kinds of areas from MRI machines to the Large Hadron Collider, and even deep-sea diving. It is also integral to the AI boom. And this isn’t the first time its fragile glob…
[Vantage Point] Oil arithmetic and Iran’s prized revenue stream
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· icanlas0326
Wildberger: Einsatz von KI-Systemen wie ChatGPT teils „sehr gefährlich“
Digitalminister Karsten Wildberger warnt vor einem unkritischen Einsatz von ChatGPT und ähnlichen KI-Systemen, insbesondere bei sensiblen Anwendungen wie psychologischer Beratung.
· Jürgen Klöckner, Jasper Bennink
An AI twister is brewing on the legal horizon
Readers discuss the use of artificial intelligence for legal matters, and ethnic minority groups’ access to government services
· Letters
An AI twister is brewing on the legal horizon
Readers discuss the use of artificial intelligence for legal matters, and ethnic minority groups’ access to government services
· Letters
Man charged after Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO's home
The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman's home had written about artificial intelligence's purported risk to humanity and intended to kill Mr Altman, authorities have said.
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· aborromeo0362
Wie Deutschland sich von US-Tech lösen will – mit Karsten Wildberger
Der wirtschaftspolitische Podcast von POLITICO Deutschland.
· Jürgen Klöckner
Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor
US president deletes AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure amid a deepening feud with Pope Leo
· Tribune News Service
Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor
US president deletes AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure amid a deepening feud with Pope Leo
· Tribune News Service
Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder
SAN FRANCISCO — The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home has been charged with attempting to kill Altman and a security guard at the residence, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said Monday.
· Associated Press
Hanwha Life backs Vietnam IT Olympiad to nurture AI talent
Hanwha Life Insurance said Tuesday it sponsored the 7th Vietnam Information Olympiad, held April 10-12 at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology in Da Nang.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Midea and Keppel Partner to Collaborate on AI-Enabled Modular Cooling Solutions Opportunities across Asia
SINGAPORE, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Building Technologies (MBT), a business unit of Midea Group, together with Keppel Ltd.'s Infrastructure Division (Keppel), has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly develop AI-enabled, energy-efficient cooling solutions across Asia. The signing wa…
· PRNEWSWIRE
ICT exports more than double in March on chip demand
South Korea's exports of information and communication technology products more than doubled in March from a year earlier, driven by strong semiconductor demand amid the global artificial intelligence boom, government data showed Tuesday.
· Yonhap
ICT exports more than double in March on chip demand
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products more than doubled in March from a year earlier, driven by strong semiconductor demand amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, government data showed Tuesday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Trump news at a glance: president posts AI image comparing himself to Jesus after picking a fight with the pope
Trump’s now-deleted post sparked the wrath of some of his loyal conservative Christian followers – key US politics stories from Monday 13 April at a glance
· Guardian staff
Hanwha Life Marks Third Consecutive Year of Supporting 'Vietnam Informatics Olympiad' Advancing AI Talent Development
- 7th Informatics Olympiad took place at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) in Da Nang- Enhancement of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) track, advancing into a platform for AI talents- Campus tour programs offered to residents and students, supporting career exploration an…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Trump’s AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo
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· Herbie G
From Automation to Autonomy: SUPCON to showcase next-generation technologies empowering Autonomous Operating Plants at Hannover Messe 2026
SINGAPORE, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW) is a global leader in industrial automation and industrial artificial intelligence. Experience the future of smart industries at Hannover Messe 2026 (April 20–24) where SUPCON will showcase next-generation technologies empowering autonomous oper…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Man charged with attempted murder in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
A Texas man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI boss Sam Altman is facing multiple state charges, including two counts of attempted murder.
· Lily Jamali
[OPINION] BINI, music nationalism, and cultural economics
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· Miriam Grace Go
‘I pray they come together’ - Americans react to Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Americans are reacting to President Donald Trump’s escalating feud with Pope Leo XIV and the backlash surrounding an AI-generated image depicting the president as a Jesus-like figure, which has since been deleted.
US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks
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· Herbie G
Millions of Rockstar Games business records stolen, hacking group says
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
US judge throws out Trump’s defamation case vs Wall Street Journal
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· Herbie G
How prolonged Iran war could disrupt Asia tech industry from chipmaking to AI data centres
LNG and helium shortages risk crippling Asia’s semiconductor supply chain and delaying AI infrastructure expansion, experts say
· Coco Feng
How prolonged Iran war could disrupt Asia tech from chipmaking to data centres
LNG and helium shortages risk crippling Asia’s semiconductor supply chain and delaying AI infrastructure expansion, experts say
· Coco Feng
From Jesus imagery to a 'holy war': Does Donald Trump really think he's divine?
Donald Trump's attacks on the Pope (right) and posting AI imagery comparing himself to Jesus come amid the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, which his defence secretary Pete Hegseth (left) has framed as a religious war. Source: AAP / Graphic art by Eugene Uymatiao
· Sbsaustralia
Pope pledges to keep speaking against war, Trump draws outrage for AI Jesus-like image of self
Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after US President Donald Trump's direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church.
· REUTERS
Hombre que lanzó bomba molotov a casa del CEO de OpenAI es acusado de intento de homicidio
La casa de Daniel Moreno-Gama en Spring, Texas, después que el FBI la allanara el lunes 13 de abril de 2026. (Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle vía AP)
· Juan Lozano
Texas man accused of throwing molotov cocktail at Sam Altman home charged
FBI alleges Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, captured on camera throwing explosive device outside home of OpenAI chief
· Reuters
‘AI for all’ efforts must not leave any Hongkonger behind
The government is moving in the right direction, but every resident and sector must be able to benefit from the promise of AI
· SCMP Editorial
‘AI for all’ efforts must not leave any Hongkonger behind
The government is moving in the right direction, but every resident and sector must be able to benefit from the promise of AI
· SCMP Editorial
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China's AI glasses have something Meta doesn't
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
Maniac who threw Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s SF mega-mansion kept terrifying list of other AI execs: court docs
The man arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI chief Sam Altman’s San Francisco mega-mansion had a disdain for artificial intelligence and drew up a list naming other AI executives, court documents show.
· Zain Khan