Topic: Technology & AI — Neutral reports only

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[2026-08-04 02:27 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: White House finalizes voluntary AI oversight framework
Snippet: The administration is preparing to brief leading AI companies on its blueprint for reviewing advanced AI models.
Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/03/white-house-finalizes-voluntary-ai-oversight-framework-01022437?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-08-04 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Texas Approves AI Data Center Co-Location Next To Wind Farm, With Curtailment Caveats
Snippet: By Marlene Wilden of UtilityDive
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/texas-approves-ai-data-center-co-location-next-wind-farm-curtailment-caveats
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[2026-08-04 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: White House to host AI companies Tuesday to review new model-testing framework
Snippet: The White House will host artificial intelligence companies Tuesday to discuss a newly completed framework for reviewing the cybersecurity capabilities of the industry's most advanced models, a White House official confirmed to CNBC.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/white-house-ai-companies-voluntary-framework-meeting.html
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[2026-08-04 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Sandz Solutions powers AI-ready enterprises with future-ready infrastructure
Snippet: SANDZ Solutions Philippines announces a new phase of growth and innovation.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/tmt-newswire/sandz-solutions-powers-ai-ready-enterprises-with-future-ready-infrastructure/2396818
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[2026-08-04 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Sandz Solutions powers AI-ready enterprises with future-ready infrastructure"> (2ND TUE AUG 4)Sandz Solutions powers AI-ready enterprises with future-ready infrastructure
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/tmt-newswire/2nd-tue-aug-4ltdiv-bisskinchecked1gtltbgtsandz-solutions-powers-ai-ready-enterprises-with-future-ready-infrastructureltbgt/2396818
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[2026-08-04 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: DOST says it’s too early to comment on AI hub
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/regions/dost-says-its-too-early-to-comment-on-ai-hub/2397197
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[2026-08-04 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open models
Snippet: Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said China is winning the artificial intelligence race with open-source models and could catch up to U.S. model makers as soon as this year.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/hugging-face-china-ai-race-open-models.html
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[2026-08-04 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Mubadala commits 44% of portfolio to US interests | The National
Snippet: Mubadala is committing $170 billion, or roughly 44 per cent of its portfolio, to US interests, with investments across AI, semiconductors, health care, energy and advanced manufacturing, the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund said on Monday.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/03/mubadala-commits-44-of-portfolio-to-us-interests/
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[2026-08-04 01:42 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Don’t believe Sam Altman, we’re not in the AI Singularity
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/dont-believe-sam-altman-were-not-in-the-ai-singularity/
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[2026-08-04 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Former Mossad head Barnea joins US defense company Ondas Inc. as new global president, chairman
Snippet: Former Mossad head David Barnea has joined US-based defense technology company Ondas Inc. as Global President and Chairman, the company announced on Monday.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904462
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[2026-08-04 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: China's AI Knife Fight: DeepSeek's New Model Runs 100x Cheaper Than Anthropic's Flagship
Snippet: The price of artificial intelligence just printed a new low. DeepSeek's V4-Flash, officially released Friday, costs roughly three cents to run through a standard battery of benchmark tests, according to San Francisco research firm Artificial Analysis. Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 costs 86 cents; OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, $1.86; and Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, the industry's top-scoring model, $3.15.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/chinas-ai-knife-fight-deepseeks-new-model-runs-100x-cheaper-anthropics-flagship
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[2026-08-04 01:16 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Beyond the singularity: China owning the physical AI revolution
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/beyond-the-singularity-china-owning-the-physical-ai-revolution/
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[2026-08-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Kmart sells out of low-cost rival to Meta camera glasses across Australia amid warnings of ‘privacy nightmare’
Snippet: Expert says people face being filmed without their consent as $89 Anko smartglasses sell out in stores and online
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/04/kmart-camera-glasses-anko-meta-smartglasses-australia
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[2026-08-04 00:35 UTC+10:00] [inteligência artificial] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Alemanha discute proibição de óculos inteligentes da Meta
Snippet: Com mais de 7 milhões de exemplares vendidos ao redor do mundo no ano passado, os óculos inteligentes da Meta geram preocupações de privacidade em diversos países. Na Alemanha, onde é robusta a cultura da proteção de dados pessoais, especialistas falam numa possível proibição da tecnologia, que pode ser usada para filmar pessoas sem consentimento, enquanto autoridades já propõem medidas localizadas.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/alemanha-discute-proibi%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-%C3%B3culos-inteligentes-da-meta/a-78219152
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[2026-08-04 00:28 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Spider-Man: Brand New Day: new characters, new flaws, new tech and brain-exploding future consequences – discuss with spoilers
Snippet: Now you’ve seen the new Spidey, let’s talk about new baddies (or are they goodies?), X-Men alumni, painful relationships and a potential Spidey-pig
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/03/spider-man-brand-new-day-new-characters-new-flaws-new-tech-and-brain-exploding-future-consequences-discuss-with-spoilers
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[2026-08-04 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scams
Snippet: Visa on Monday said it is acquiring fraud detection startup BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash, expanding the payment giant's push into cybersecurity as banks confront a surge in artificial intelligence-powered scams and account takeovers.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/visa-buys-biocatch-fraud-detection.html
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[2026-08-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: The AI talent war: tech giants court researchers years ahead of graduation
Snippet: China’s tech giants are luring fresh AI graduates by offering salaries that are 16 times the national average
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362801/ai-talent-war-tech-giants-court-researchers-years-ahead-graduation?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why tech firms are locking down tomorrow’s AI researchers today
Snippet: China’s tech giants are luring fresh AI graduates by offering salaries that are 16 times the national average
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362801/ai-talent-war-tech-giants-court-researchers-years-ahead-graduation
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[2026-08-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Doggy dining, AI at work, social media shock: cartoonist Harry Harrison’s takes on July
Snippet: Discover Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/harrys-view/article/3362608/doggy-dining-ai-work-social-media-shock-cartoonist-harry-harrisons-takes-july?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in July
Snippet: Discover Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/harrys-view/article/3362608/doggy-dining-ai-work-social-media-shock-cartoonist-harry-harrisons-takes-july
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[2026-08-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 Recap: What To Remember Before ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4’s Premiere Date On Apple TV
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/08/03/ted-lasso-season-3-recap-what-to-remember-before-ted-lasso-season-4-premiere-date/
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[2026-08-03 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Bitter Hollywood trade journo feud reignites over ‘stolen’ scoop about AI book scandal
Snippet: This is truly a case of in-Sneid baseball.
Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/03/hollywood/bitter-hollywood-trade-journo-feud-reignites-over-stolen-scoop-about-ai-book-scandal/
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[2026-08-03 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Title: Mario Lopez posts ‘creepy’ AI video of niece at Dodgers game
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/mario-lopez-posts-creepy-ai-video-of-niece-at-dodgers-game/
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[2026-08-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese military unveils AI system to plan and coordinate mass air strikes
Snippet: The support system is designed to support exercises involving ‘hundreds of targets and dozens of formations’, according to state media
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362824/chinese-military-unveils-ai-system-plan-and-coordinate-mass-air-strikes?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese military unveils AI system to plan and coordinate mass air strikes
Snippet: The support system is designed to support exercises involving ‘hundreds of targets and dozens of formations’, according to state media
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362824/chinese-military-unveils-ai-system-plan-and-coordinate-mass-air-strikes
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[2026-08-03 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Why Europe is banning health-threatening AI tech — while the US remains unregulated
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/health/is-ai-harmful-europe-enacts-a-new-ai-act-provision-to-protect-users/
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[2026-08-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ant Group’s embodied AI arm Robbyant kicks off external funding
Snippet: The division seeks US$222 million in the first round and could complete a second by year-end, according to domestic media reports
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362822/ant-groups-embodied-ai-arm-robbyant-kicks-external-funding?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [OceanBase] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ant Group’s embodied AI arm Robbyant kicks off external funding
Snippet: The division seeks US$222 million in the first round and could complete a second by year-end, according to domestic media reports
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362822/ant-groups-embodied-ai-arm-robbyant-kicks-external-funding
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[2026-08-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Can we govern AI in a fragmented world before it’s too late?
Snippet: While the US, EU and China offer different approaches, all recognise that AI is too powerful and pervasive to be treated as ordinary tech
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3362423/can-we-govern-ai-fragmented-world-its-too-late?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [climate change] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Can we govern AI in a fragmented world before it’s too late?
Snippet: While the US, EU and China offer different approaches, all recognise that AI is too powerful and pervasive to be treated as ordinary tech
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3362423/can-we-govern-ai-fragmented-world-its-too-late
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[2026-08-03 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation
Snippet: Revised rules sharpen penalties and expand rights, underscoring Beijing’s strategy to build resilience across semiconductor and AI ecosystem
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3362825/china-tightens-chip-design-protection-and-clarifies-rights-spur-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 22:18 UTC+10:00] [chip design] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation
Snippet: Revised rules sharpen penalties and expand rights, underscoring Beijing’s strategy to build resilience across semiconductor and AI ecosystem
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3362825/china-tightens-chip-design-protection-and-clarifies-rights-spur-innovation
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[2026-08-03 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Futures Rise As Oil Plunge Helps Yields Ease From Nosebleed Highs; All Eyes On Yentervention
Snippet: Futures are higher with both tech and small caps outperforming as Trump points to a deal/advanded discussions with Iran (which Iran is naturally denying), which is helping push energy prices and bond yields lower as the USD depreciates. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.5% while Nasdaq futures rise 0.4% led by Mag 7 stocks higher with Semis lagging.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-oil-plunge-helps-yields-ease-nosebleed-highs-all-eyes-yentervention
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[2026-08-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?
Snippet: American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362808/could-silicon-valleys-lobbying-create-mutual-suspicion-between-us-and-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [David Sacks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?
Snippet: American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362808/could-silicon-valleys-lobbying-create-mutual-suspicion-between-us-and-china
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[2026-08-03 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Pentagon Plans AI Data Centers At Military Bases Across Multiple Branches
Snippet: By Adam Gramegna of Military.com
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/pentagon-plans-ai-data-centers-military-bases-across-multiple-branches
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[2026-08-03 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Snippet: Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox consoles worldwide, citing rising memory and storage chip costs.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czjlvrd9e43o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-08-03 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: The age of AI warfare has arrived, and speed will determine victory - opinion
Snippet: For years, the defense community has focused on a single question: Will artificial intelligence replace the human commander?
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904435
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[2026-08-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s DeepSeek beefs up agentic AI with ‘harness’ tests as V4 model jolts Silicon Valley
Snippet: Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362792/chinas-deepseek-beefs-agentic-ai-harness-tests-v4-model-jolts-silicon-valley?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s DeepSeek tests AI ‘harness’ as cheap V4 model jolts Silicon Valley
Snippet: Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362792/chinas-deepseek-beefs-agentic-ai-harness-tests-v4-model-jolts-silicon-valley
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[2026-08-03 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Anthropic, OpenAI among firms facing new scrutiny under EU AI Act enforcement powers
Snippet: The European Union gained new powers to inspect AI models, restrict EU market access and fine model providers, raising the stakes for U.S. companies like Anthropic and OpenAI and Google.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/eu-ai-act-enforcement-powers.html
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[2026-08-03 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Alibaba shares rally after unveiling its 'most powerful' AI model as U.S.-China competition heats up
Snippet: Alibaba unveiled its latest and "most powerful" AI model Qwen3.8-Max on Monday as Chinese companies race to close the AI gap with the U.S.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/alibaba-ai-model-qwen-rival-anthropic.html
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[2026-08-03 19:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kookmin Univ. to launch AI doctoral research program for Palestinian students
Snippet: Kookmin University said Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence doctoral fellowship program for Palestinian students in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10829568
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[2026-08-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China acknowledges ‘temperature gap’ between tech boom and traditional slump
Snippet: As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362794/china-acknowledges-temperature-gap-between-tech-boom-and-traditional-slump?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: AI boom, factory gloom: China tech soars while traditional industries feel chill
Snippet: As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362794/china-acknowledges-temperature-gap-between-tech-boom-and-traditional-slump
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[2026-08-03 18:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Jeju racing park hits 3 million visitors on AI, tourism boost
Snippet: DSM Corporation, a South Korean company spanning mobility, energy and entertainment, said Monday that its smart racing theme park, 9.81 Park Jeju, on Jeju Island has drawn more than 3 million paying visitors over six years.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10829542
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[2026-08-03 17:04 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: FACT CHECK: PAL debunks viral Thai article misidentifying active pilot as homeless
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/homeless-thailand-not-philippine-airlines-pilot/
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[2026-08-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads
Snippet: From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362761/chinas-tech-giants-race-put-ai-delivery-riders-heads?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads
Snippet: From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362761/chinas-tech-giants-race-put-ai-delivery-riders-heads
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[2026-08-03 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s social security fund boosts stakes in A-share firms in first 7 months, data shows
Snippet: National Social Security Fund increased onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent to bolster national reserves
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362766/chinas-social-security-fund-boosts-stakes-share-firms-first-7-months-data-shows?utm_source=rss_feed
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