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‘I worry people will forget Hong Kong’: Joshua Wong laments city’s fate from inside maximum security prison
Exclusive: pro-democracy activist’s prison letters reveal fascination with AI, brushes with Triads and an appetite for booksHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case From inside Hong Kong’s oldest maximum security prison, where he swaps books with Triad ga…
Financial policymakers to monitor US AI, trade policies following election
South Korea's key financial policymakers on Thursday vowed to closely monitor potential changes in US policies on artificial intelligence (AI) and trade and their implications for the South Korean economy. Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il discussed the issues with Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song, Financial Ser…
ClearVue wins A$700,000 US Govt grant for solar glass tech
ClearVue and US partner Silfab Solar have won a US$500,000 grant from the US Dept of Energy to develop high-efficiency solar spandrel technology for the US market.
‘Tech bro concierge service’: State pressured to crack down on data centre clusters
The Minns government is being urged to overhaul planning settings for data centres amid community backlash.
Korean iPhone Duo owners recount screen failures, delayed replacements
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is facing fresh durability concerns after two South Korean customers reported that their devices’ inner screens cracked while being unfolded, just days after purchase. Both customers received free replacements, but only after delays at Apple-authorized service centers. Neither was given…
Financial policymakers to monitor U.S. AI, trade policies following election
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's key financial policymakers on Thursday v...
SK hynix puts Chey Tae-won at helm of $10b US AI investment arm
SK hynix has named its US-based artificial intelligence investment arm Hyaico Corp., with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won taking the board chairmanship to oversee investments of up to $10 billion in the US AI industry. The chipmaker disclosed the name and leadership lineup in a filing with the US Securities and Excha…
K-water promotes Korean water tech at Asia Water Council
Korea Water Resources Corporation, also known as K-water, is stepping up efforts to bring Korean water management technologies to overseas markets as the Asia Water Council, which it chairs, marks its 10th anniversary. The state-run utility said Thursday that it is holding a series of council meetings in Bangkok, Th…
UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw materials needed for the military, renewable energy infrastructure and AI, a parliamentary investigation has found.MPs on the business se…
Thiel-backed Crescendo raises $350m for $1b tech fund
Crescendo Equity Partners, a technology-focused private equity firm backed by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, has secured more than $350 million from overseas investors in the first closing of its fourth buyout fund, targeting $1 billion to acquire controlling stakes in Korean technology companies. The firm said Thur…
Asian stock markets drop as Democratic win stokes fears over AI scrutiny
US midterm results drag on tech shares in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
US rejection of data centres is a warning for Australia — and maybe leverage
The US midterms cemented data centres as a politically toxic issue. But now the industry will be looking for a new place to call home. Will Australia answer the call?
Korea Eximbank commits $170m to Tanzania's first EDCF AI project
The Export-Import Bank of Korea will provide a $170 million loan to build an artificial intelligence education center in Tanzania, marking the first AI project financed through South Korea's Economic Development Cooperation Fund. The state-run lender said Thursday that its Senior Executive Vice President Lee Dong-ho…
Seoul shares sharply down late Thu. morning as U.S. midterm results spark AI woes
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded sharply lower late Thursday...
China's curbs on tungsten used in drill bits squeeze AI supply chain
Export controls on critical metal have sent price of key tool surging
Tencent rolls out AI model trained with limited cybersecurity data amid hacking fears
Tencent said it restricted the Hy4 AI model's cybersecurity training to defensive uses, such as identifying software flaws and helping fix them
Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop
The tech billionaire set spending record as he poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidatesElon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections. It turned out to be a poor investment.The SpaceX and Tesl…
Down $60b, and counting: The midterms’ biggest loser isn’t Trump. It’s Elon Musk
The world’s richest man invested heavily to back Republican candidates, much of it in Texas. He wasted his money and now faces obstacles to his artificial intelligence ambitions.
A caricature no more: Inside iconic designer Dorin Frankfurt’s next act
At 75, she’s embracing 3D tech, proving older women shouldn’t slow down.
Star mathematician Ma Xiao leaves the US for China – and a career pivot to AI
Two years ago, Chinese mathematician Ma Xiao helped crack a century-old puzzle known as Hilbert’s sixth problem. The problem – which has baffled generations of mathematical physicists – centres on an elusive bridge connecting the chaotic frenzy of microscopic atoms with the predictable laws of fluid motion. The brea…
AI start-up Heidi cuts jobs weeks after raising $475 million
The hyped Melbourne start-up is slashing more than 100 jobs in the same week two of its three co-founders said they were leaving the business.
New AI technology subject for Hong Kong primary school pupils
Students as young as seven will be taught to hold simple ‘conversations’ with an AI system.
What Wall Street billionaires are saying about Democrats' midterm sweep
Billionaire political spending met criticism from ... billionaires in the wake of Tuesday's blue wave election.
Scare campaigns: Victoria’s major parties trade blows over AI-generated videos of leaders in election ads
Transparency and advertising experts say trust in politics could be further eroded as a result of ‘lies, deepfakes and AI-generated politicians’Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the night of Halloween and Jess Wilson has appeared on social media feeds with a warning about a scary pros…
Costs above competition? Why US voters aren’t buying Trump’s China AI pitch
Strong voter backlash in the US midterm elections against AI infrastructure projects, including data centres, indicates that framing the domestic buildout as key to competing with China failed to convince Americans and underscores the need to address local concerns, according to analysts. “The argument that we need …
Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default
SAN FRANCISCO — Google has said it will switch off its AI tools for schoolchildren by default, after drawing criticism for pushing artificial intelligence features to students while schools are still debating how the technology should be used in classrooms.
Reclusive author Stephen King, 79, walks through NYC with cane during rare outing
The legendary author is in the Big Apple for an event celebrating his latest novel on Wednesday evening.
Dems’ midterm sweep could spur Wall Street crackdown as lefty leaders target AI data centers, prediction markets
The Democratic sweep of the midterms could bring a crackdown on Wall Street as lefty leaders set their sights on a range of targets – from crypto and prediction markets to private credit and AI data centers.
Will Democrats end Trump's 'flourishing' AI and data centre policies? | The National
Republican loss of Senate and House stops largely unregulated tech sector run
Will Democrats stop Trump's 'flourishing' AI and data centre policies? | The National
Republican loss of Senate and House ends largely unregulated tech sector run
Voters reject data centers in nearly 50 ballot initiatives during midterms in major setback to AI bigwigs
Voters overwhelmingly rejected AI data centers on election night – dealing a major setback to Elon Musk and other tech bigwigs pushing a massive buildout.
Education ministers consider screen time and generative AI limits in schools
Education ministers agree to consider imposing screen time limits and restrictions on kids using generative AI at schools across the country. Follow live.
Fashion brand accused of using AI to alter models’ bodies — and is called out by vocal online critics
Fashion label Aurela Hoxha faces backlash after a viral video with 1.2M views exposed extreme digital filters altering models' bodies.
Skincare brand accused of using AI to copy competitors' imagery
An Australian skincare brand once aligned with Kim Kardashian has been accused of posting AI-edited copies of competitors' marketing images on social media.
Hyperscalers and Apple surge after election results remove investor uncertainty
Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft stock was up after the midterms, while stocks tied to Trump advisor Elon Musk and data centers fell on Wednesday.
Regional council unveils AI weapon to tackle plague of potholes
A regional Victorian council is the first in the state to use AI camera technology to identify and measure the potholes plaguing local roads as part of a program it claims will save money.
AI scammers target pet owners with fake pics and demands for ransom — or their fur baby dies
It's a different kind of cat-fishing.
Trump’s billionaire-blue collar coalition has been smashed by class politics | Aditya Chakrabortty
As tech bosses get richer and ordinary Americans struggle, Democrats put the case against the US’s grotesque unfairness – and voters responded Remember the “vibe shift”? Just last year, columnists and corporate boardrooms alike declared that the second coming of Donald Trump meant the old rules of politics and even …
Meta is still training its AI on Australians, but now you can stop it
Meta has quietly introduced a way for Australians to stop the tech giant from training its AI on their user data, but the company never announced it, leaving the choice effectively hidden for more than a year.
HP taps Emma Walmsley, ex-GSK chief and Microsoft board member, as CEO
HP, like peers Dell Technologies, Apple and Lenovo, is caught in a global memory chip squeeze.
Everything To Know About ‘Stick’ Season 2: Cast, Theme Song, Episodes, Where To Watch Owen Wilson’s Golf Comedy
Apple TV's feel-good comedy is back for Season 2!
Oracle Kills $7BN Tencent AI Chip Deal Under Trump Pressure
Oracle Kills $7BN Tencent AI Chip Deal Under Trump Pressure Trump administration officials went to Oracle with concerns about its chip leasing contract with Tencent, and the deal has since been cancelled, two people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times.The five-year lease, worth an estimated $7 billion,…
Japan wants US tech companies to share undisclosed software flaws as risks mount
Tokyo readies emergency cybersecurity package to stem spate of attacks
Asean chief leads call for regional cooperation on 'ethical, safe AI'
FUZHOU, China — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn led the call for regional cooperation on 'responsible governance and ethics, a safety network, and harnessing infrastructure' amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) at a media forum here on Wednesday.
AI sex ads and deepfake micro-dramas are infiltrating children’s feeds — but TikTok says it’s legal
A woman is pregnant with a dragon on TikTok and another is sleeping with her werewolf brother-in-law — and kids can see it all.
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 5 Release Date Info: Will There Be A ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 5 On Apple TV?
Here's what Ted Lasso stars have to say about Season 5.
AMD’s OpenAI, Meta chip deals trigger $1B Q3 charge
SAN FRANCISCO — Advanced Micro Devices’ strategy of offering stakes in its future success to major AI customers OpenAI and Meta Platforms in exchange for big chip commitments is beginning to leave a sizable imprint on its profits.
How Democratic sweep could slow AI growth in US – and help China’s ambitions
The Democratic Party’s sweeping midterm election victory and takeover of both houses of Congress could slow down the pace of artificial intelligence development in the US, with implications for both the global AI trade and the technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing, analysts said. The assessment comes as …
US midterms 2026: As Democrats take the House and the Senate, what comes next? | The National
The National's editors discuss what the midterm results mean for Donald Trump, the Iran war, data centres and AI, and rising costs of living