[2026-08-27 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Meta agrees to pay $18 bn to settle Facebook and Instagram addiction trial

Snippet: Meta has reached a settlement in a landmark lawsuit filed by multiple US states that accused it of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and teenagers.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644683-meta-settles-child-addiction-lawsuit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-27 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Meta agrees to pay $18 bn to settle Facebook and Instagram addiction trial

Snippet: Meta has reached a settlement in a landmark lawsuit filed by multiple US states that accused it of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and teenagers.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644683-meta-settles-child-addiction-lawsuit/

[2026-08-27 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Apple sets iPhone launch event for Sept. 9, first under new CEO John Ternus

Snippet: Apple announced on Wednesday that it is holding a launch event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California on Sept. 9.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/apple-iphone-launch-date-john-ternus.html

[2026-08-27 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Meta reaches $18 billion of settlements over children's social media addiction

Snippet: Meta Platforms META.O agreed to make major changes to Facebook and Instagram and pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims by most US states that it designed those platforms to addict children and misled consumers about their safety.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-906680

[2026-08-27 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Pax Nothing Burger and misplaced AI enthusiasm

Snippet: I HAVE noticed in the past few days that there has been another wave of cloyingly positive commentary, some from officials such as Finance Secretary Fred Go, and some from business groups and pundits, about the glorious benefits that will rain down on the Philippines, if only the country disregards the naysayers and completely and unquestioningly attaches itself to the “Pax Silica” initiative championed by the Donald Trump-led MAGA regime in the US.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/27/opinion/columns/the-pax-nothing-burger-and-misplaced-ai-enthusiasm/2412710

[2026-08-27 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SpaceX to build $100B Starbase in Louisiana

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. ─ SpaceX unveiled plans on Tuesday to build its largest rocket launch complex yet in southern Louisiana, a $100 billion effort to transform coastal wetlands into a critical base for the company's Starship and AI satellite launch ambitions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/27/business/foreign-business/spacex-to-build-100b-starbase-in-louisiana/2412800

[2026-08-27 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The future of Philippine education is offline AI

Snippet: THE most dangerous assumption in Philippine educational artificial intelligence (AI) is not that machines can think. It is that every Filipino can connect. Build AI around an always-on cloud and geography becomes a technical requirement for learning: signal first, subscription second, education third. In an archipelago, that is going about it backward.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/27/opinion/columns/the-future-of-philippine-education-is-offline-ai/2412707

[2026-08-27 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hara’s pre-debut single tackles girlhood, self-worth

Snippet: Hara released their pre-debut single “My Love,” setting a promising tone for the group. The P-Pop group from Davao includes Ai, Blythz, Ckhy, Lory, Tashi, and Yani.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/27/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/haras-pre-debut-single-tackles-girlhood-self-worth/2412466

[2026-08-27 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In a small Virginia town, distrust of Big Tech hampers Trump’s AI push

Snippet: Controversy over first data centres in Danville typifies ongoing debate with concerns over secrecy, distrust and China’s influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3365368/small-virginia-town-distrust-big-tech-hampers-trumps-ai-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-27 01:27 UTC+10:00] [Berry Hill] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In a small Virginia town, distrust of Big Tech hampers Trump’s AI push

Snippet: Controversy over first data centres in Danville typifies ongoing debate with concerns over secrecy, distrust and China’s influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3365368/small-virginia-town-distrust-big-tech-hampers-trumps-ai-push

[2026-08-27 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Deliberations underway in Florida in the fatal ambush of a Microsoft design manager

Snippet: Defense Attorney James Hill, left walks in his client, defendant Mario Fernandez Saldana, during his trial on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at the Duval Count Courthouse in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/The Florida Times-Union via AP, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/microsoft-manager-murder-trial-florida-44f9fdfbb1e23d8e6075ea03d7fd7a35

[2026-08-27 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SoftBank Credit Risk Rises As Firm Mulls $20 Billion Bond Sale For OpenAI Stake

Snippet: SoftBank Group's 8.5% notes due 2036 fell as much as 2.5 cents to about 98 cents on the dollar after Bloomberg reported that Masayoshi Son's conglomerate is considering a $10 billion to $20 billion bond offering, prompting traders to price in additional leverage and supply risk as the investment firm plans to refinance the massive bridge loan backing its OpenAI investment.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/softbank-2036-bonds-tumble-firm-mulls-20-billion-bond-sale-openai-stake

[2026-08-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bill Gates sounds alarm on AI-fueled mass unemployment, bioterrorism: ‘Most dangerous tool ever invented’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/26/business/bill-gates-sounds-alarm-on-ai-fueled-mass-unemployment-bioterrorism-most-dangerous-tool-ever-invented/

[2026-08-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Datacentres - Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: What will we get out of the AI boom? The data suggests lots of noisy, energy-hungry datacentres and not much else

Snippet: Booms in investment usually lead to economic growth. But this one looks unlikely to translate into better living standards for Australians

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/aug/27/ai-boom-noisy-energy-hungry-datacentres-construction-economy

[2026-08-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Datacentres - Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle

Snippet: Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from locals

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/tasmania-datacentre-ai-standards-national-cabinet-albanese-government

[2026-08-27 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Meta pagará $17.000 millones y reforzará seguridad infantil para poner fin a juicio histórico

Snippet: Lennon Torres de Heat Initiative sostiene un cartel con los nombres de jóvenes que, según defensores, murieron debido a las redes sociales, fuera del edificio federal y tribunal Ronald V. Dellums, el martes 18 de agosto de 2026, en Oakland, California. (AP Foto/Noah Berger)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/meta-juicio-acuerdo-adiccion-infantil-adolescentes-proteccion-4e8e544e62797eb8b5e7747d462aef35

[2026-08-27 00:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Komatsu to triple size of US maintenance hub amid AI copper rush

Snippet: Copper mine development in the U.S. is booming thanks to a number of demand and policy factors. (Komatsu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/komatsu-to-triple-size-of-us-maintenance-hub-amid-ai-copper-rush

[2026-08-27 00:26 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: US states, Meta agree to settle claims over child harms

Snippet: August 27, 2026 00:26 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/us-states-meta-agree-to-settle-claims-over-child-harms/

[2026-08-27 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Meta agrees to $17bn settlement over claims of child social media addiction | The National

Snippet: Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, has agreed to a major settlement over allegations about the addictiveness of its social platforms for children.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/26/meta-settlement-social-media-addiction-instagram/

[2026-08-27 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Meta agrees to $17bn settlement over claims of child social media addiction | The National

Snippet: Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, has agreed to a major settlement over allegations about the addictiveness of its social platforms for children.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/26/meta-lawsuit-settlement/

[2026-08-27 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle teen social media addiction case in US

Snippet: Under the proposed deal, the company pledged to adopt a series of safety features for children using Instagram and Facebook

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3365364/meta-agrees-pay-us17-billion-settle-teen-social-media-addiction-case-us?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-27 00:09 UTC+10:00] [California] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle teen social media addiction case in US

Snippet: Under the proposed deal, the company pledged to adopt a series of safety features for children using Instagram and Facebook

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3365364/meta-agrees-pay-us17-billion-settle-teen-social-media-addiction-case-us

[2026-08-27 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Meta to pay $23 billion to settle teen social media addiction cases

Snippet: Meta owns the platforms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/meta-settlement-on-harm-to-teens/107082748

[2026-08-26 23:57 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Meta reaches $24 billion settlement over teen social media addiction

Snippet: Oakland: Meta has agreed to pay $US17 billion ($24 billion) and add child safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/meta-reaches-24-billion-settlement-over-teen-social-media-addiction-20260826-p60rwr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states over teen social media addiction

Snippet: Lennon Torres of Heat Initiative holds a banner with names of young people who advocates say died as a result of social media outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/meta-trial-instagram-settlement-97d342f2a33d835eda2356c5e1af9e37

[2026-08-26 23:37 UTC+10:00] [Meta] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meta settles major US trial over teen social media addiction for up to $17bn

Snippet: US tech giant agrees to establish further protections for teens such as daily usage limits and blocks on nighttime use

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/26/meta-social-media-addiction-trial-settlement

[2026-08-26 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Meta agrees to historic $16.7B settlement over claims social media platforms harm children

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/26/business/meta-agrees-to-pay-16-7b-to-settle-case-over-claims-social-media-platforms-harm-children/

[2026-08-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI server boom fuels record supply crunch for the ‘rice of electronics’

Snippet: UBS data shows a major squeeze on MLCCs, setting the stage for what some believe could be the longest demand cycle in the sector’s history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365353/ai-server-boom-fuels-record-supply-crunch-rice-electronics?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [TDK Corporation] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI server boom fuels record supply crunch for the ‘rice of electronics’

Snippet: UBS data shows a major squeeze on MLCCs, setting the stage for what some believe could be the longest demand cycle in the sector’s history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365353/ai-server-boom-fuels-record-supply-crunch-rice-electronics

[2026-08-26 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: OpenAI’s Jalapeño AI chip brings new 'threat' to Nvidia margins as custom silicon gains ground

Snippet: Nvidia's near-monopoly over the most advanced AI chips is under "threat" as OpenAI's and other tech giants announce custom-built semiconductors, analysts told CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/openai-jalapeno-ai-chip-nvidia.html

[2026-08-26 23:19 UTC+10:00] [Social Media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Meta settles with US states over social media harms

Snippet: META. The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, US, on May 20, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/meta-settles-us-states-social-media-harms/

[2026-08-26 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Meta Settles With US States For $16.7 Billion Over Social Media Harms To Children

Snippet: Meta Platforms has reached a $16.7 billion settlement to resolve a landmark claim brought by several states that the company designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children, improperly collected children's personal data, and misled consumers about their safety.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/meta-settles-us-states-17-billion-over-social-media-harms-children

[2026-08-26 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause

Snippet: There is "no plan" for the "social, political, and economic upheaval" AI is about to cause, Bill Gates has warned.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/bill-gates-ai-jobs-economic-upheaval.html

[2026-08-26 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Meta's $18bn settlement a landmark victory for US states

Snippet: Social media giant Meta has agreed to a significant settlement with US states and territories to resolve claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd68q3wynnqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-26 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Meta settles federal social media addiction trial with California AG, others

Snippet: Meta and coalition of state attorneys general have settled a major federal trial centering on allegations that the social media giant misrepresented the extent of child-related mental health harms caused by apps like Facebook and Instagram.The settlement was revealed a court filing released Wednesday that details several requirements Meta must make to its apps as part of a proposed "consent judgement." These include daily usage limits and "nighttime blocks" for teenagers that use the company's apps like Facebook and Instagram,

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/meta-social-media-trial-settlement.html

[2026-08-26 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Flat Ahead Of Key PCE Report, Nvidia Earnings

Snippet: Stock futures are are flat and Treasuries slipped while oil stumbled heading into today's PCE report and NVDA earnings. As of 8:00am ET, S&P Futures are unchanged and Nasdaq futures drop 0.2% as NVDA and MRVL both rise 0.2% with Semis flat, Memory down 80bp, Korea down 46bp, Software down 1.3%, but Unprofitable Tech +83bp which point to continued de-risking into NVDA / MRVL where expectations are positive, but a stronger print may mean more for the ecosystem than for

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-flat-ahead-key-pce-report-nvidia-earnings

[2026-08-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to fuel economic growth

Snippet: Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365332/china-targets-hi-tech-pillars-2030-fuel-economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [ANZ Research] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to fuel economic growth

Snippet: Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365332/china-targets-hi-tech-pillars-2030-fuel-economic-growth

[2026-08-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda

Snippet: In effort to prime chatbots to make pro-Israel arguments the site published 124 reports, over 560,000 words in nine days, Guardian analysis shows

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/fake-thinktank-israel-ai-propaganda

[2026-08-26 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Apple launches faster Mac mini, Mac Studio to tap AI boom

Snippet: Apple on Tuesday unveiled a more powerful Mac mini aimed at consumers looking to host AI agents remotely, marking what is likely the final product launch of Tim Cook's tenure as CEO.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/business/sunday-business-it/apple-launches-faster-mac-mini-mac-studio-to-tap-ai-boom/2412397

[2026-08-26 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI boom, profit surge fuel China’s ambitious chip assembly buildout

Snippet: Chinese chip packaging firms launch multibillion-dollar expansion drive after logging triple-figure profit growth on surging AI demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365337/ai-boom-profit-surge-fuel-chinas-ambitious-chip-assembly-buildout?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI boom, profit surge fuel China’s ambitious chip assembly buildout

Snippet: Chinese chip packaging firms launch multibillion-dollar expansion drive after logging triple-figure profit growth on surging AI demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365337/ai-boom-profit-surge-fuel-chinas-ambitious-chip-assembly-buildout

[2026-08-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Companies owning their own AI and having sovereignty is the future: Palantir CEO

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/26/business/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-says-ai-sovereignty-is-the-future/

[2026-08-26 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hangzhou: Where technology and culture meet

Snippet: The Manila Times visits and discovers Hangzhou, China – where technology and culture – bring out a combined sense of wonder and history. Join the Times in its trip to Hangzhou Future Tech Hub, Hengdian World Studios, Qingdao Movie Metropolis and much more. VIDEO BY IGGY MONSURA

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/videos/hangzhou-where-technology-and-culture-meet/2412335

[2026-08-26 18:36 UTC+10:00] [Datacentres - Australia] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese backs down on states powering AI datacentres using renewable energy

Snippet: Shift comes after Chris Bowen said Labor would use constitutional powers to override states resisting rules on sustainable energy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/26/albanese-backs-down-on-states-powering-ai-datacentres-using-sustainable-energy

[2026-08-26 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Google, OpenAI, Meta, TikTok team up with Japan to fight scams

Snippet: Tech groups and Japanese authorities and businesses launched the Japan Anti-Scam Alliance in Tokyo on Aug. 26. (Photo by Tsubasa Suruga)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cybersecurity/google-openai-meta-tiktok-team-up-with-japan-to-fight-scams

[2026-08-26 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: No Batangas-Mindoro undersea tunnel exists; video is AI-generated

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-batangas-mindoro-undersea-tunnel-exists-ai-generated/

[2026-08-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink

Snippet: Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365298/brain-tech-push-gains-pace-china-draws-standards-and-firms-challenge-neuralink?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Neuralink] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink

Snippet: Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365298/brain-tech-push-gains-pace-china-draws-standards-and-firms-challenge-neuralink

[2026-08-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ParaZero wins first US government order for DefendAir counter-drone system

Snippet: Israeli defense-tech company ParaZero Technologies has received its first order for its DefendAir counter-drone system from a US federal government entity, marking the company’s first sale of the system to a US government customer.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-906613