[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI firms scaled up on open-source models. The next phase may be different

Snippet: Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350340/chinas-ai-firms-scaled-open-source-models-next-phase-may-be-different?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI firms scaled up on open-source models. The next phase may be different

Snippet: Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350340/chinas-ai-firms-scaled-open-source-models-next-phase-may-be-different

[2026-04-17 10:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister stresses commitment to making S. Korea global AI hub

Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence, pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719412

[2026-04-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Army Trials Unmanned Hunter Wolf Robot With Gun, Radar In Combat Drills

Snippet: The U.S. Army is quietly putting armed robots through their paces alongside real soldiers - and new footage suggests these machines could soon be a regular sight on tomorrow’s battlefields.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/us-army-trials-unmanned-hunter-wolf-robot-gun-radar-combat-drills

[2026-04-17 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Putin accidentally created a high-tech Ukrainian defense that he has no idea how to handle

Snippet: It’s now been over four years since Vladimir Putin launched the attack he expected to conquer Ukraine in a week — and unexpectedly created a high-tech military juggernaut that continues to humiliate him.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/putins-invasion-built-ukraines-hi-tech-robot-war-machine/

[2026-04-17 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Space Nuclear Power Initiative Sends Reactor Companies Flying

Snippet: An announcement from the administration's Science and Technology Director, Michael Kratsios, regarding the establishment of the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power sent reactor development companies higher over the following trading days.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/space-nuclear-power-initiative-sends-reactor-companies-flying

[2026-04-17 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China willing to ‘buy’ or ‘steal’ US tech to get ahead in AI race, Congress told

Snippet: US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350380/china-willing-buy-or-steal-us-tech-get-ahead-ai-race-congress-told?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 08:26 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China willing to ‘buy’ or ‘steal’ US tech to get ahead in AI race, Congress told

Snippet: US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350380/china-willing-buy-or-steal-us-tech-get-ahead-ai-race-congress-told

[2026-04-17 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Jessica Schremmer

Snippet: Jessica is a rural reporter for ABC Riverland, with a multi-platform reporting background. She's previously worked as a digital producer in the ABC Asia Pacific Newsroom, as a social media producer with ABC News and as a rural reporter in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/jessica-schremmer/10147212

[2026-04-17 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Student accused of trying to murder Sam Altman is ‘well-informed’ ‘AI doomer,’ says podcast host who interviewed him

Snippet: In January, podcaster Andy Mills interviewed an AI doomer who had advocated on Discord for killing tech execs. Still, when news broke last week that a 20-year-old had been arrested for attempting to murder OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Mills was shocked.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/tech/student-accused-of-trying-to-murder-sam-altman-ai-doomer/

[2026-04-17 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Scientist Suggests Dark Matter Could Be Black Holes From A Different Universe

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/scientist-suggests-dark-matter-could-be-black-holes-different-universe

[2026-04-17 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: YouTube says Iran-linked AI Lego video channel removed over policy breaches | The National

Snippet: YouTube said on Thursday that it had decided to suspend an account sharing pro-Iran videos with the look and feel of The Lego Movie due to breaches of policy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/16/iran-lego-video-latest-youtube/

[2026-04-17 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean study in 2004 helped pave the way for GPU-powered AI

Snippet: Graphics processing unit acceleration, deemed essential for modern artificial intelligence training, can find its roots in a 2004 study led by two Soongsil University professors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719063

[2026-04-17 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance minister stresses commitment to making S. Korea global AI hub

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417000400315

[2026-04-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to help small businesses detect cyberattacks with eye on supply chain

Snippet: In Japan, small and medium-sized businesses make up the majority of those victimized by ransomware attacks, according to official data. (Illustration by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/japan-to-help-small-businesses-detect-cyberattacks-with-eye-on-supply-chain

[2026-04-17 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Atlas is approaching modern healthcare in an experience-driven economy

Snippet: In today’s economy, healthcare providers are increasingly being chosen for the experience they provide. Research from Modern Healthcare indicates that many healthcare patients are shifting to a digital-first model, focused on individual needs and preferences to offer more convenient and personalized care.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/how-atlas-is-approaching-modern-healthcare-in-an-experience-driven-economy/

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nine Chinese suspects linked to cyber crimes arrested at BIA - DailyNews

Snippet: Nine Chinese nationals allegedly linked to cyber crimes were arrested by Airport Customs officials early yesterday morning, along with a stock of electronic communication equipment worth over Rs. 24 million.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981213/nine-chinese-suspects-linked-to-cyber-crimes-arrested-at-bia/

[2026-04-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inside Canva’s $100 billion gamble on an AI-first rebuild

Snippet: Ten years before she became a billionaire, in 2011, a 24-year-old Melanie Perkins built a software prototype called Canvas Chef. The idea was simple: a prompt box where you described what you wanted to design, and it appeared on-screen.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/inside-canva-s-100-billion-gamble-on-an-ai-first-rebuild-20260415-p5znxz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 04:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST retools farmers, extension agents in smart agriculture tools and weather data to improve productivity in Caraga

Snippet: BOOSTING the local farmers' capabilities in improving their productivity, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga region introduced them to a capacity-building training on the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines, or Sarai Mobile Applications and Automatic Weather Station (AWS) installation and maintenance, recently in Butuan City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/tmt-newswire/dost-retools-farmers-extension-agents-in-smart-agriculture-tools-and-weather-data-to-improve-productivity-in-caraga/2322338

[2026-04-17 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Regional volatility not affecting Adnoc’s XRG investment strategy, CIO says | The National

Snippet: Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are not changing the strategy of Abu Dhabi's XRG, the global energy investment arm of Adnoc's chief investment officer said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/16/regional-volatility-not-affecting-adnocs-xrg-investment-strategy-cio-says/

[2026-04-17 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Taiwan Semi Slides Despite Record Results In Warning Sign For Chip Companies

Snippet: Taiwanese chip giant, Taiwan Semiconductor Manfuacturing Co, said Thursday its net profit surged to a fresh record in the first quarter, fueled by the global artificial intelligence race despite the war in the Middle East. Massive demand for AI hardware means business is booming for TSMC -- the biggest contract maker of microchips used in everything from Apple phones to Nvidia processors.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/taiwan-semi-slides-despite-record-results-warning-sign-chip-companies

[2026-04-17 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Apple TV accused of whitewashing genocide after announcing new Israeli series

Snippet: Apple has come under fire after its streaming service started advertising for a new Israeli thriller, with people accusing the tech giant of normalising Israel and its army amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza and wars in the Mena region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/apple-tv-new-israeli-thriller-backlash

[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordFriday, 17 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-17

[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuFriday, 17 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-17

[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordFriday, 17 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-17

[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchFriday, 17 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-17

[2026-04-17 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Construction of Monterrazas to continue

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/regions/construction-of-monterrazas-to-continue/2321877

[2026-04-17 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Jeep-Maker Stellantis Signs AI Deal With Microsoft

Snippet: Stellantis and Microsoft are teaming up in a five‑year strategic deal to accelerate the deployment of AI across the automotive company's large portfolio of brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep, Maserati, Peugeot, and others.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/jeep-maker-stellantis-signs-ai-deal-microsoft

[2026-04-17 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Prime Video expands Filipino slate with seven new originals

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/prime-video-expands-filipino-slate-with-seven-new-originals/2321693

[2026-04-17 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Building a smarter, sustainable gaming growth model

Snippet: At a time when expansion is often equated with scale alone, the Winford Resort & Casino Manila is redefining what growth looks like in the Philippine gaming landscape. It is pursuing a more deliberate path—one that integrates responsible gaming, technology, sustainability, and a broader hospitality experience into a single, cohesive model.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/supplements/special-features/building-a-smarter-sustainable-gaming-growth-model/2321732

[2026-04-17 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Retail traders pile into Allbirds after odd AI pivot. History shows it won't end well

Snippet: Retail traders stampeded into Allbirds after the troubled shoemaker slapped an artificial intelligence label on its business, a set-up that market history suggests rarely ends well once the initial hype fades.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/retail-traders-pile-into-allbirds-after-odd-ai-pivot-history-shows-it-wont-end-well.html

[2026-04-17 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Twisted messages expose real reason tech titan’s mansion was firebombed — and who inspired it

Snippet: The 20-year-old who threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home was inspired by Luigi Mangione and believed AI will destroy humanity, texts reveal.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/messages-expose-reason-why-openai-ceos-mansion-was-firebombed/

[2026-04-17 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’

Snippet: They’re tossing tech to the trash and seizing a retro reboot.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/tech/gen-z-and-parents-are-hitting-rewind-on-tech-people-are-just-sick-of-it/

[2026-04-17 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Quantum stocks on pace for a massive week after Nvidia debuts AI models to boost the tech

Snippet: Quantum stocks climbed on Thursday, adding to a massive week-to-date rally fueled by enthusiasm for Nvidia's new open-source artificial intelligence models designed to advance the burgeoning computing technology.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/quantum-stocks-nvidia-ai-models.html

[2026-04-17 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7, an AI model that is 'less broadly capable' than Mythos

Snippet: Anthropic on Thursday announced a new artificial intelligence model, Claude Opus 4.7, which the company said is an improvement over past models but is "less broadly capable" than its most recent offering, Claude Mythos Preview.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/anthropic-claude-opus-4-7-model-mythos.html

[2026-04-17 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: TSMC and ASML post-earnings stock moves could be a sign of what's to come from chip companies

Snippet: Two of the biggest names in chip manufacturing, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and ASML, both reported strong earnings this week as demand for artificial intelligence chips remains sky high.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/taiwan-semi-tsm-asml-stock-earnings-ai-chips.html

[2026-04-16 23:57 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The legendary cyberpunk anime ‘Akira’ demands a rewatch

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/the-legendary-cyberpunk-anime-akira-demands-a-rewatch/

[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: UK hits back at OpenAI after Stargate project shelved

Snippet: LONDON — U.K. AI Minister Kanishka Narayan has cast doubt on OpenAI’s stated reason for pausing a major infrastructure project, instead suggesting the company’s finances could be behind the decision.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-hit-back-openai-after-stargate-project-shelved/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tech giants, AI ‘godmother’ Li Fei-Fei race to seize the edge in world models

Snippet: Alibaba’s introduction of Happy Oyster model for real-time creation of virtual worlds follows unveiling of Spark 2.0 from Li’s World Labs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350351/chinese-tech-giants-ai-godmother-li-fei-fei-race-seize-edge-world-models?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tech giants, AI ‘godmother’ Li Fei-Fei race to seize the edge in world models

Snippet: Alibaba’s introduction of Happy Oyster model for real-time creation of virtual worlds follows unveiling of Spark 2.0 from Li’s World Labs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350351/chinese-tech-giants-ai-godmother-li-fei-fei-race-seize-edge-world-models

[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer

Snippet: LAS VEGAS — The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/entertainment-lifestyle/ai-rendered-val-kilmer-debuts-in-as-deep-as-the-grave-trailer/2322021

[2026-04-16 22:51 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A water fight in Laos and a coal-fired Fiat: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenMelbourne, AustraliaThe Duchess of Sussex meets mental health advocates during a visit to Batyr, an engagement programme at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, on day three of a trip to Australia with her husband, Prince Harry Photograph: Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenTehran, IranA gardener waters plants in front of photographs of children killed in an airstrike on a school in the southern city of Minab on the first day of the US-Israel war on Iran, in

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/apr/16/a-water-fight-in-laos-and-a-coal-fired-fiat-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-04-16 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Lockheed Martin secures $850M to advance Trident II SLBM as tensions with Iran continues

Snippet: The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a contract worth an approximate $850 million to continue advanced design and development work on the Trident II sea-launched ballistic missile.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-893241

[2026-04-16 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "The Roaring 2020s Are Back": S&P Futures Hit New Record With Nasdaq Up 12 Straight Days On Iran Truce Optimism

Snippet: Stock futures are edging higher on continued optimism about an extended truce in the Middle East, while Taiwan Semi's solid results have sparked another leg higher in AI trade. As of 8:15 am ET, S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 contracts +0.2%, and on pace for a 12th day of gains.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/roaring-2020s-are-back-sp-futures-hit-new-record-nasdaq-12-straight-days-iran-truce

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Black market workarounds for Claude scale up as Anthropic tightens ID checks

Snippet: Chinese developers are bypassing new ID checks as demand for Claude remains strong despite official restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3350321/black-market-workarounds-claude-scale-anthropic-tightens-id-checks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Black market workarounds for Claude scale up as Anthropic tightens ID checks

Snippet: Chinese developers are bypassing new ID checks as demand for Claude remains strong despite official restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3350321/black-market-workarounds-claude-scale-anthropic-tightens-id-checks

[2026-04-16 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid booming AI demand

Snippet: AI dominates TSMC revenues as foundry giant pivots from smartphones to high-performance computing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350346/tsmc-targets-over-30-revenue-surge-2026-ramps-capex-amid-booming-ai-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 21:07 UTC+10:00] [Wendell Huang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid booming AI demand

Snippet: AI dominates TSMC revenues as foundry giant pivots from smartphones to high-performance computing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350346/tsmc-targets-over-30-revenue-surge-2026-ramps-capex-amid-booming-ai-demand

[2026-04-16 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bitcoin vs. Stocks: It’s time to stop pretending they’re the same

Snippet: Open up your brokerage app on any given day, and the contrast is almost comical.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/business/stocks-vs-bitcoin-portfolio-guide/

[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [solar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes energy transition

Snippet: China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350313/china-fast-tracks-hydrogen-strategy-scale-phase-high-stakes-energy-transition