[2026-07-12 14:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Children's brand caught using photo without permission, turning Asian boy into white child with AI

Snippet: Susu & Cra, a South Korean children's clothing brand, apologized for using a photograph owned by the smaller Korean bedding company Boni Moire without permission and modifying it with AI.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805969

[2026-07-12 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KB chair puts AI at center of next growth phase

Snippet: KB Financial Group Chair Yang Jong-hee urged the group to overhaul its operations around artificial intelligence and seize changing financial flows as an opportunity to strengthen its wealth and asset management businesses.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805895

[2026-07-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Social Media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Tech Thoughts] Meta’s Instagram problems with child sexual abuse materials, AI deepfakery

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/tech-thoughts-meta-instagram-problems-child-sexual-abuse-material-ai-deepfakes/

[2026-07-12 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Guggenheim AI Survey Finds Adoption Surging Across Large IT Enterprises As Mass Layoff Fears Fall Flat

Snippet: Building on Goldman's estimate that AI adoption across corporate America currently stands at roughly 20.6% and could rise to 24% by year-end, a Guggenheim Securities survey of 150 large-enterprise IT professionals found that 81% of respondents have already deployed AI agents. Anthropic and OpenAI are leading adoption among AI-native platforms, reinforcing the view that the enterprise chatbot and frontier-model battle is increasingly becoming a two-pony race.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/guggenheim-ai-survey-finds-adoption-surging-across-large-it-enterprises-mass-layoff

[2026-07-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Does China’s latest AI pet translator work? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Start-up Meng Xiaoyi is set to debut its AI-powered pet translator, which it claims is the first two-way translator that works in real time.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/science/3359676/does-chinas-latest-ai-pet-translator-work

[2026-07-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [The Wide Shot] Sara Duterte and the Tacloban shooting incident

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/the-wide-shot-sara-duterte-and-tacloban-shooting-incident/

[2026-07-12 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Jewish success in AI is fueling an old debate about antisemitism - opinion

Snippet: Many have wondered about Jewish over-representation in just about every intellectual pursuit. Simply googling the words “Jewish genius” yields over 30,000 results.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-902011

[2026-07-12 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Meta limita uso de nueva herramienta de IA que accedía a imágenes públicas de Instagram

Snippet: El logo de Meta en una pantalla en la conferencia de desarrolladores LlamaCon 2025, el 29 de abril de 2025, en Menlo Park, California. (AP Foto/Jeff Chiu, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/meta-muse-image-imagenes-ia-instagram-2087c0c6a8ff5f844595302298995864

[2026-07-12 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU turning into ‘banana republic’ – Durov

Snippet: The European Union has stooped to using dubious procedural loopholes usually employed by backwater regimes to pass controversial legislation, Pavel Durov has argued. The Telegram co-founder was referring to the contentious regulation that allows tech companies to scan their users’ messages, ostensibly to detect child sexual abuse material.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642898-durov-brands-eu-banana-republic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-12 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Meta scales back AI tool after backlash

Snippet: Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/business/sunday-business-it/meta-scales-back-ai-tool-after-backlash/2382830

[2026-07-12 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 2026 MLB Draft Selections

Snippet: NYM, NYY, PHI, TOR and LAD penalized 10 spots for exceeding second surcharge threshold of competitive-balance tax

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/baseball-christian-hs-georgia-tech-colorado-rockies-21060e602c86d2085b0ec5906ef0174a

[2026-07-12 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Companies in Japan pay workers bonuses to spearhead AI use

Snippet: Honda Motor employees use AI in a wide range of activities. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/companies-in-japan-pay-workers-bonuses-to-spearhead-ai-use

[2026-07-12 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda, other Japan companies in pay workers to spearhead AI use

Snippet: Honda Motor employees use AI in a wide range of activities. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/honda-other-japan-companies-in-pay-workers-to-spearhead-ai-use

[2026-07-12 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda, other Japan companies pay workers to spearhead AI use

Snippet: Honda Motor employees use AI in a wide range of activities. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/honda-other-japan-companies-pay-workers-to-spearhead-ai-use

[2026-07-12 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: AI is entering a new phase — and these are the stocks investors should be watching

Snippet: In this Club Check-in, Investing Club's Paulina Likos and Zev Fima discuss Wall Street's shift from AI euphoria toward rationalization and what it means for investors. After years of rewarding companies for announcing ever-larger artificial intelligence spending plans, the conversation is beginning to change. Three major developments are shaping what we're calling the new rationalization phase of the AI trade.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/11/ai-is-entering-a-new-phase-and-these-are-the-stocks-investors-should-be-watching.html

[2026-07-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI companies want to water down Australia’s copyright laws. Artists are outraged, Labor is split

Snippet: Anthony Albanese will deliver a landmark speech on AI this week as MPs are torn between attracting datacentre investment and protecting the rights of creatives

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/12/ai-australia-will-labor-water-down-copyright-laws-datacentres

[2026-07-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Accused killer’s Google searches about dying girlfriend

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/accused-killer-s-google-searches-about-dying-girlfriend-20260711-p60ehv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: It just works, until it doesn't. Inside Apple's planned obsolescence - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/it-just-works-until-it-doesnt-inside-apples-planned-obsolescence/

[2026-07-12 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Without Subsidies, Is AI Unaffordable?

Snippet: Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/without-subsidies-ai-unaffordable

[2026-07-12 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Meta reins in new AI tool after criticism

Snippet: 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)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/meta-artificial-intelligence-instagram-images-privacy-4df3bdb3fec6e046c6562accc2d270a5

[2026-07-12 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Merlier gana la etapa 8 del Tour mientras el favorito, Pogacar, conserva el maillot amarillo

Snippet: El belga Tim Merlier celebra al cruzar la línea de meta para ganar la octava etapa de la carrera ciclista del Tour de Francia, con inicio en Périgueux y meta en Bergerac, Francia, el sábado 11 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Mosa’ab Elshamy)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pogacar-vingegaard-francia-isaac-del-toro-c29d2f287efbd89223c74ac033a42c0f

[2026-07-12 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Independent UN panel warns AI is outpacing the world’s ability to govern it

Snippet: A SCIENTIFIC panel created by the United Nations released its first independent assessment of artificial intelligence (AI) this month, and the warning at its center is a blunt one. The technology is moving faster than governments can measure it, let alone manage it. Behind the report is the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, a body of 40 independent experts that counts one Filipino among them: Maria Ressa, who co-chairs the panel with Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/business/sunday-business-it/independent-un-panel-warns-ai-is-outpacing-the-worlds-ability-to-govern-it/2382705

[2026-07-12 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Broken employee experience derails PH’s AI ambitions – study

Snippet: ACROSS the Philippines, organizations are embracing an AI-powered future. Nine out of 10 employers are actively building cultures that incorporate technological change, and investment in digital tools has never been higher.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/business/sunday-business-it/broken-employee-experience-derails-phs-ai-ambitions-study/2382706

[2026-07-12 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Securing the modern Philippine workspace

Snippet: THE WAY organizations work has changed significantly. Hybrid work models, cloud platforms and artificial intelligence tools have expanded how teams communicate, collaborate and access information. Employees now rely on messaging applications, shared digital workspaces and SaaS platforms, often connecting from multiple locations and devices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/business/sunday-business-it/securing-the-modern-philippine-workspace/2382704

[2026-07-12 01:37 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/meta-scraps-muse-image-ai-after-launch/

[2026-07-12 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Was SK Hynix's US Debut The AI Bubble Top? BNP Says It's Still 1998

Snippet: With SK Hynix's American depositary receipts now trading under the temporary ticker SKHYV as of late Friday morning, the seven-times-oversubscribed offering highlights Wall Street's rush for more direct exposure to high-bandwidth memory amid the AI infrastructure boom.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/was-sk-hynixs-us-debut-ai-bubble-top-bnp-says-its-still-1998

[2026-07-11 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: While Musk's Neuralink drills into skulls, China's BrainCo bets the future of brain tech is wearable

Snippet: Elon Musk's Neuralink, which uses implants in people's heads to compensate for disabilities, has become the poster child for so-called brain-computer interfaces (BCI). But some companies are betting that mass-market neural tech won't require opening the skull at all.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/11/chinas-brainco-bets-on-wearable-brain-tech.html

[2026-07-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In China, parents turn to AI to help children select a university degree

Snippet: This summer, millions of families turned to AI for advice on selecting a degree programme – a role once played by teachers, relatives and consultants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360144/china-parents-turn-ai-help-children-select-university-degree?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Shanxi province] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In China, parents turn to AI to help children select a university degree

Snippet: This summer, millions of families turned to AI for advice on selecting a degree programme – a role once played by teachers, relatives and consultants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360144/china-parents-turn-ai-help-children-select-university-degree

[2026-07-11 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the cost-saver it used to be

Snippet: For decades, video games have been a go-to hobby for Alyx Green. But in recent years, Green has felt priced out.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/11/funflation-streaming-video-games-xbox-apple-disney-netflix.html

[2026-07-11 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Student of the Year Awards: 40 pupils lauded as organiser reveals expansion plan

Snippet: Starting next year, awards scheme to feature new AI literacy category and seek to recognise student excellence in places beyond Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3360233/student-year-awards-40-pupils-lauded-organiser-reveals-expansion-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-11 22:35 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Student of the Year Awards: 40 pupils lauded as organiser reveals expansion plan

Snippet: Starting next year, awards scheme to feature new AI literacy category and seek to recognise student excellence in places beyond Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3360233/student-year-awards-40-pupils-lauded-organiser-reveals-expansion-plan

[2026-07-11 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Global AI, SaaS, automation leaders gather in Manila as HighLevel expands worldwide Live event series

Snippet: HIGHLEVEL, one of the world's fastest-growing CRM and business automation platforms, is bringing its global HighLevel Live conference to the Philippines for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the country's growing AI, SaaS and automation ecosystem.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/11/tmt-newswire/global-ai-saas-automation-leaders-gather-in-manila-as-highlevel-expands-worldwide-live-event-series/2382746

[2026-07-11 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Renewable energy supporters want clean energy to power data sources

Snippet: Amazon Web Services data center is visible on Aug. 22, 2024, in Boardman, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/data-centers-ai-artificial-intelligence-renewable-energy-7995717f506914fc181a07d32d1867a5

[2026-07-11 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Cloud Gate Dance Theatre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: It’s ‘more manic’ than ever, says Cheng Tsung-lung of Taiwan’s Cloud Gate Dance Company

Snippet: Artistic director Cheng Tsung-lung shares why movement is vital in the AI era ahead of the troupe’s first performance in Hong Kong since 2019

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3360064/its-more-manic-ever-says-cheng-tsung-lung-taiwans-cloud-gate-dance-company

[2026-07-11 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: It’s ‘more manic’ than ever, says Cheng Tsung-lung of Taiwan’s Cloud Gate Dance Company

Snippet: Artistic director Cheng Tsung-lung shares why movement is vital in the AI era ahead of the troupe’s first performance in Hong Kong since 2019

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3360064/its-more-manic-ever-says-cheng-tsung-lung-taiwans-cloud-gate-dance-company?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Datacenters] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Datacentres drive up carbon emissions of Microsoft, Amazon and Google to a third of those of France

Snippet: Microsoft, Amazon and Google say they still aim to achieve net zero output despite construction boom

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/11/microsoft-amazon-google-datacentre-carbon-emissions-france

[2026-07-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Tilly Norwood (AI character)] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood has a movie coming out. Spare us this future | Dave Schilling

Snippet: Acting is about human connection across cultural and social divides. But we can’t expect much of that in the ‘Tillyverse’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/11/ai-actor-tilly-norwood-movie

[2026-07-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Work & careers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Safe from AI: which jobs will help you thrive in the future?

Snippet: Experts say there will still be opportunities ahead in everything from teaching to hotels and the law

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/11/ai-work-jobs-future-medicine-teaching-hotels-law

[2026-07-11 20:39 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/us-seeks-iranian-pledge-free-strait-hormuz/

[2026-07-11 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: PM set to deliver major speech on AI next week

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/pm-set-to-deliver-major-speech-on-ai-next-week-20260711-p60ek7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-11 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Don’t expect the rising tide of AI to lift all boats

Snippet: While economies linked to hi-tech supply chains may perform well, unequal outcomes and economic instability still loom for much of the world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3360068/dont-expect-rising-tide-ai-lift-all-boats?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-11 18:30 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Don’t expect the rising tide of AI to lift all boats

Snippet: While economies linked to hi-tech supply chains may perform well, unequal outcomes and economic instability still loom for much of the world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3360068/dont-expect-rising-tide-ai-lift-all-boats

[2026-07-11 18:26 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/eu-tells-instagram-facebook-change-addictive-features-risk-fines/

[2026-07-11 17:17 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The week in photos: July 4-10, 2026

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/the-week-in-photos-july-4-10-2026/

[2026-07-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond Claude Code: the Chinese AI tools poised to benefit after back-door alert

Snippet: As Beijing flags a security risk in Anthropic software, domestic tech firms are rapidly embracing local alternatives such as ByteDance’s Trae and Alibaba’s Qoder

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3360148/beyond-claude-code-chinese-ai-tools-poised-benefit-after-back-door-alert?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Ascend AI] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond Claude Code: the Chinese AI tools poised to benefit after back-door alert

Snippet: As Beijing flags a security risk in Anthropic software, domestic tech firms are rapidly embracing local alternatives such as ByteDance’s Trae and Alibaba’s Qoder

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3360148/beyond-claude-code-chinese-ai-tools-poised-benefit-after-back-door-alert

[2026-07-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why Korea is watching Erling Haaland's hair ties

Snippet: To soccer fans, Erling Haaland is Norway's prolific striker. In China, AI-generated memes and parody videos have turned him into an internet celebrity. In crypto circles, his World Cup popularity has even inspired a meme token.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805328

[2026-07-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: In Shenzhen, the surprise isn't the tech -- it's the green

Snippet: The city, home of Huawei, BYD and DJI, is branding its greenery — and selling the idea of a greener future

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10803862

[2026-07-11 16:21 UTC+10:00] [Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Robot swans, giant keyboards and dancing mirrorball people: Illuminate Adelaide – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenChildren interact with the Whispering Mountains installation by ENESS.ShareView image in fullscreenCYGNUS by Loomaland features life-sized robotic swans floating on Rymill Park Lake.ShareView image in fullscreenRoving performers dance with the crowd in Mirror Me by Fresh Creative Entertainment.ShareView image in fullscreenRarrirarri is an immersive experience by the Mulka Project, a collective of multimedia artists, cinematographers, sound engineers, and post-production technicians based in Yirrkala, in north-east Arnhem Land.ShareView image in fullscreenCYGNUS by Loomaland.ShareView image in fullscreenEmbrace by Australian

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/gallery/2026/jul/11/robot-swans-giant-keyboards-and-dancing-mirrorball-people-illuminate-adelaide-in-pictures