[2026-05-13 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sam Altman hits back at Musk in bombshell trial over future of OpenAI: ‘extremely uncomfortable’

Snippet: OAKLAND, Calif. — OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman hit back at Elon Musk’s claims that he “stole” OpenAI when it was a charity and steered the company away from its non-profit mission – claiming that Musk himself was busy vying to control OpenAI in the first years after it was founded.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/business/altman-goes-on-offensive-in-landmark-openai-trial/

[2026-05-13 03:20 UTC+10:00] [Demi Moore] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Film industry cannot fight rise of artificial intelligence, says Demi Moore

Snippet: US actor urges her peers to work with the technology, but stresses it can never replace ‘true art’ created by humans

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/12/film-world-must-not-resist-artificial-intelligence-demi-moore

[2026-05-13 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lowe’s, Home Depot could start spying on you using license plate readers in effort to boost safety

Snippet: Lowe’s and Home Depot are ramping up surveillance in store parking lots in states including California, Texas and Connecticut AI-powered license plate readers to combat theft and keep customers safe — but privacy advocates warn the devices could track shoppers’ movements.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/business/lowes-home-depot-could-start-spying-on-you-using-license-plate-readers/

[2026-05-13 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/news/world/a-south-korean-startup-captures-workers-techniques-to-develop-ai-brains-for-robots/2342181

[2026-05-13 02:24 UTC+10:00] [Microsoft] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Head of Microsoft’s Israel branch to step down after inquiry into dealings with Israeli military

Snippet: The inquiry came after the Guardian revealed Israel used company technology to support mass surveillance of Palestinian phone calls

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/12/microsoft-head-israel-step-down

[2026-05-13 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Qualcomm drops 13% as chip stocks pull back from record AI-driven rally

Snippet: Chip stocks dropped on Tuesday, pulling back from a massive rally that broadened the artificial intelligence trade beyond Nvidia and propelled the sector to new highs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/qualcomm-chip-stocks-record-ai.html

[2026-05-13 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ruminative

Snippet: ABOUT a dozen years ago, I helped a young woman from the barrio relocate from her analytics jobs in the US Midwest to a similar role at one of the California-based tech giants. I stayed for a few days at a hostel where new hires can stay for free while looking for places to stay.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/opinion/columns/ruminative/2341975

[2026-05-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH firms rush AI spending over fear of falling behind

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/business/top-business/ph-firms-rush-ai-spending-over-fear-of-falling-behind/2342093

[2026-05-13 01:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews plan for half of UAE government services to be AI in two years | The National

Snippet: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed a project to see half of UAE government services using AI agents within two years.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/12/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-reviews-plan-for-half-of-uae-government-services-to-be-ai-in-two-years/

[2026-05-13 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A powerhouse CEO lineup invited to join Trump on a high-stakes China trip

Snippet: President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-china-musk-apple-iran-boeing-fbc2bb27b6f77146dce1954502f9aeb8

[2026-05-13 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Apple] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI engine: China’s booming tech exports give Beijing ‘wind in its sails’ for Trump summit

Snippet: The role of tech products in April’s trade data reflects how computing-related goods are a ‘new and important growth driver’ for exports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3353300/ai-engine-chinas-booming-tech-exports-give-beijing-wind-its-sails-trump-summit

[2026-05-13 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI engine: China’s booming tech exports give Beijing ‘wind in its sails’ for Trump summit

Snippet: The role of tech products in April’s trade data reflects how computing-related goods are a ‘new and important growth driver’ for exports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3353300/ai-engine-chinas-booming-tech-exports-give-beijing-wind-its-sails-trump-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Snippet: 1. Blood and Water, 20/20 True Crime

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/top-apple-podcasts-fc7df4b7a1578c4215e9d80792274bbe

[2026-05-13 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran embassy posts AI Lego video with 'veiled threat' to Sweden | The National

Snippet: A video depicting the assassination of a Swedish prime minister contains a “veiled threat” to the politicians currently in power in the country, a terrorism expert has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/05/12/iran-embassy-posts-ai-lego-video-with-veiled-threat-to-sweden/

[2026-05-13 01:05 UTC+10:00] [Late-night TV roundup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Stephen Colbert on Trump’s 22ft gold statue at his golf club: ‘recreational idolatry’

Snippet: The host reacted to the president’s ‘very simple’ Iran peace plan, his AI Mother’s Day images and the US transportation secretary’s new reality show

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/may/12/stephen-colbert-trump-statue-iran-peace-plan

[2026-05-13 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

Snippet: STOCKHOLM — The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/world/the-barista-is-human-but-an-ai-agent-runs-this-experimental-swedish-cafe/2342060

[2026-05-13 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Anthropic Voids Unauthorized Share Transfers, Triggering Bloodbath In Tokenized Markets

Snippet: Anthropic warned investors that any unapproved sale or transfer of its private shares, including those packaged through tokenized products, is void and will not be recognized on the company’s books, escalating tensions over how restricted pre-IPO equity can be repackaged for retail traders.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/anthropic-voids-unauthorized-share-transfers-triggering-bloodbath-tokenized-markets

[2026-05-12 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli startup Frame Security raises $50m

Snippet: Israeli startup Frame Security has completed a $50 million financing round led by Index Ventures, Team8, and Picture Capital, with participation from Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport and Elad Gil, who has also invested through his fund, Gil Capital.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-895919

[2026-05-12 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China clears Tencent’s Ximalaya acquisition with strict bans on exclusive deals, fee hikes

Snippet: The State Administration for Market Regulation cleared the deal on Tuesday, but imposed five conditions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3353315/china-clears-tencents-ximalaya-acquisition-strict-bans-exclusive-deals-fee-hikes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 23:48 UTC+10:00] [Ross Liang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China clears Tencent’s Ximalaya acquisition with strict bans on exclusive deals, fee hikes

Snippet: The State Administration for Market Regulation cleared the deal on Tuesday, but imposed five conditions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3353315/china-clears-tencents-ximalaya-acquisition-strict-bans-exclusive-deals-fee-hikes

[2026-05-12 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Stocks Fall, Oil And Rates Rise As Inflation "Roars Back"

Snippet: US equity futures and bonds were lower as oil climbed, with a key inflation report showing the impacts of higher energy and supply disruptions stemming from the war in Iran. Stocks are poised to fall from all-time highs after the core CPI rose more than expected in April. As of 9:15am S&P futures ewere down 0.2% and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.7% as a slide in chipmakers and big tech names dragged down the market in early US hours.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/stocks-fall-oil-and-rates-rise-inflation-roars-back

[2026-05-12 22:45 UTC+10:00] [Tech France] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: L’interdiction des réseaux sociaux dans l’UE pourrait intervenir cet été, selon von der Leyen

Snippet: La présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, a déclaré que la hausse de la limite d’âge pour l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux dans l’Union européenne était à l’étude et qu’une proposition pourrait être présentée dès cet été.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/linterdiction-des-reseaux-sociaux-dans-lue-pourrait-intervenir-cet-ete-selon-von-der-leyen/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-12 22:42 UTC+10:00] [Hezbollah] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Hezbollah’s $300 drones are challenging Israeli military

Snippet: Non-state group learns from Ukrainian warfare to develop cabled drones that evade hi-tech defences of state army

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/12/how-hezbollah-3d-printed-drones-challenging-israeli-military

[2026-05-12 22:32 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A Frida Kahlo opera and a robot croupier: photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenKyiv, Ukraine Emergency services inspect debris from an intercepted Russian dronePhotograph: Maxym Marusenko/EPAShareView image in fullscreenWashington DCDonald Trump speaks at a dinner in the White House rose gardenPhotograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APShareView image in fullscreenGaza City, Gaza Strip Ala Jouda and others stand outside the makeshift home he has built on the site of his former house, which was destroyed in an Israeli attackPhotograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenBrussels, Belgium A demonstrator takes part in a nationwide strike

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/may/12/a-frida-kahlo-opera-and-a-robot-croupier-photos-of-the-day-tuesday

[2026-05-12 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'It started on October 7': How war reshaped Israel's defense-tech boom

Snippet: Around the world, defense tech has moved from the sidelines to center stage. Geopolitical shocks, cyber warfare, and the demand for rapid innovation have turned dual‑use technology into one of the most aggressively expanding sectors in modern industry.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-895892

[2026-05-12 22:26 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ties that bind: A closer look at the 13 senators who voted for Alan Peter Cayetano

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/philippines/alan-peter-cayetano-senate-president-supporters-ties/

[2026-05-12 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 'Could Resonate Globally': Korea Sparks Market Chaos With 'AI Tax' Threat

Snippet: Korean markets were under pressure overnight after politicians floated the idea of tapping AI profits.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/could-resonate-globally-korea-sparks-market-chaos-ai-tax-threat

[2026-05-12 22:03 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: 5 senators urge Bato dela Rosa to surrender to ‘proper authorities’

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/philippines/senators-resolution-bato-dela-rosa-surrender-proper-authorities/

[2026-05-12 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Data stolen from education platform Canvas is deleted in deal with hackers

Snippet: An image of a notice sent by Georgia Tech’s information technology department warning students, professors and staff about the cybersecurity breach of the Canvas system it uses for assignments and grading is displayed on a phone, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Decatur, Georgia. (AP Photo/Michael Warren)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canvas-outage-college-students-exams-grades-3d55b9399ae87d49276f354e1c34c180

[2026-05-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: He ran toward greatness. Then Mark Dave Nicolas never came home.

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/people/athletes/palarong-pambansa-record-holder-mark-dave-nicolas-profile/

[2026-05-12 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank has injected $450 million into this British AI chip company

Snippet: Softbank has injected more than $450 million into a chip company, CNBC has learned, as the Japanese investment giant looks to continue its major play in AI infrastructure and hardware.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/softbank-graphcore-ai-chip-investment.html

[2026-05-12 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JD.com swings back to profitability in first quarter though profits tumble 53%

Snippet: The subdued results came after the firm reported its first quarterly loss in the fourth quarter last year amid an ongoing price war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353291/jdcom-swings-back-profitability-first-quarter-though-profits-tumble-53?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JD.com swings back to profitability in first quarter though profits tumble 53%

Snippet: The subdued results came after the firm reported its first quarterly loss in the fourth quarter last year amid an ongoing price war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353291/jdcom-swings-back-profitability-first-quarter-though-profits-tumble-53

[2026-05-12 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Senate's Rush To Regulate AI Chatbots Is Bad For Everybody

Snippet: Authored by John Coleman via RealClearPolitics,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/senates-rush-regulate-ai-chatbots-bad-everybody

[2026-05-12 20:13 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: For ASEAN protest, Greenpeace activists face illegal assembly charges, post bail

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/philippines/visayas/asean-protest-greenpeace-activists-illegal-assembly-charges-post-bail/

[2026-05-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Newsletters] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Kasalikasan] What a new ‘coalition of the willing’ means for the climate

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/newsletters/kasalikasan-first-conference-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels-april-2026/

[2026-05-12 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF to establish haredi-manned suicide drone factory, aiming to counter Hezbollah threat - report

Snippet: The IDF is establishing a factory that will produce first-person view (FPV) "suicide" drones, intended to employ approximately 200 haredi (ultra-Orthodox) soldiers, Army Radio reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-895890

[2026-05-12 19:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix CEO to meet Bill Gates, Microsoft CEO: sources

Snippet: Kwak Noh-jung, chief executive officer of chip giant SK hynix, is expected to meet with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and its CEO Satya Nadella in the United States, industry sources said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736458

[2026-05-12 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SK hynix CEO to meet Bill Gates, Microsoft CEO: sources

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Kwak Noh-jung, chief executive officer (CEO) of chip giant SK hynix, is expected to meet with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and its CEO Satya Nadella in the United States, industry sources said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512010800320

[2026-05-12 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Real-life Transformers: China’s Unitree debuts ‘mecha’ robot that shifts from 2 legs to 4

Snippet: The GD01 expands the Hangzhou-based company’s portfolio at a time when Chinese manufacturers are significantly outstripping their US rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353262/real-life-transformers-chinas-unitree-debuts-mecha-robot-shifts-2-legs-4?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 18:54 UTC+10:00] [UBTech Robotics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Real-life Transformers: China’s Unitree debuts ‘mecha’ robot that shifts from 2 legs to 4

Snippet: The GD01 expands the Hangzhou-based company’s portfolio at a time when Chinese manufacturers are significantly outstripping their US rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353262/real-life-transformers-chinas-unitree-debuts-mecha-robot-shifts-2-legs-4

[2026-05-12 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Presidential official proposes 'public dividends' from AI-driven boom

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with response from Cheong Wa Dae in last para)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512008651315

[2026-05-12 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology

Snippet: Ahead of the US-China summit, the world’s two largest economies are preparing for a high-stakes meeting in Beijing, where US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet at a critical moment as personal chemistry and national rivalry collide on the global stage.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-895884

[2026-05-12 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee aide suggests sharing AI boom tax windfalls through ‘citizen dividend’

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736418

[2026-05-12 18:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi retreats from 8,000 after AI windfall remarks

Snippet: Cheong Wa Dae draws line to top policy aide's stance

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736412

[2026-05-12 17:52 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Politico

Title: EU social media ban could come this summer, von der Leyen says

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that raising the social media age limit across the European Union is on the table, and a proposal could come as soon as this summer.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-social-media-ban-could-come-this-summer-ursula-von-der-leyen-says/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-12 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singaporean pleads guilty to setting up live upskirt camera feed of colleague

Snippet: Desmond Han Jiancong also sent the victim an AI-generated photo of her face on a nude body

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3353247/singaporean-pleads-guilty-setting-live-upskirt-camera-feed-colleague?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 17:29 UTC+10:00] [CNA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singaporean pleads guilty to setting up live upskirt camera feed of colleague

Snippet: Desmond Han Jiancong also sent the victim an AI-generated photo of her face on a nude body

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3353247/singaporean-pleads-guilty-setting-live-upskirt-camera-feed-colleague

[2026-05-12 17:14 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: AI rally pauses as Middle East ceasefire goes on ‘life support’

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/economy/ai-rally-pauses-middle-east-ceasefire-life-support/

[2026-05-12 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Presidential official proposes 'public dividends' from AI-driven boom

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The presidential chief of staff for policy on Tuesday proposed introducing public dividends to distribute the "fruits" from an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven economic boom.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512008600315