Topic: Technology — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-17 14:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TerraPower, the US small modular reactor developer founded by Bill Gates, has signed a 7 billion won ($4.67 million) deal to acquire Korean sodium-cooled fast reactor safety testing technology, underscoring Korea’s advanced capabilities in next-generation nuclear reactors even as domestic development momentum has slowed.
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[2026-05-17 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Yogi.live platform combines AI-powered analysis with a vast library of resources. So where does that leave teachers?
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[2026-05-17 14:15 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Yogi.live platform combines AI-powered analysis with a vast library of resources. So where does that leave teachers?
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[2026-05-17 14:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s large semiconductor and electronics manufacturers are nearing a symbolic milestone: An average monthly salary of 10 million won ($6,700) per employee, driven by the artificial intelligence-led chip boom and surging performance bonuses.
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[2026-05-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Projects meant to help Xinjiang region build ecological barrier to protect its arable land from erosion and desertification
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[2026-05-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Taklamakan Desert] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Projects meant to help Xinjiang region build ecological barrier to protect its arable land from erosion and desertification
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[2026-05-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From pressing patterns to offside calls, football’s grandest stage will showcase how instant analysis transforms decisions in heat of play
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[2026-05-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Lenovo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From pressing patterns to offside calls, football’s grandest stage will showcase how instant analysis transforms decisions in heat of play
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[2026-05-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has pledged to rewrite the Sex Discrimination Act to enshrine a definition of biological sex, after the Federal Court doubled the damages paid to a transgender woman blocked from a “woman-only” app in a landmark discrimination case.
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[2026-05-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: May 17, 2026 — 1:00pm
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[2026-05-17 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California’s tech oligarchs are portraying themselves as victims, as the left clamors to tax their wealth away.
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[2026-05-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The State Council has outlined its plans to ‘accelerate comprehensive legislation for the sound development’ of the technology
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[2026-05-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National People's Congress] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The State Council has outlined its plans to ‘accelerate comprehensive legislation for the sound development’ of the technology
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[2026-05-17 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Investment products that involve cryptocurrency are already available in the U.S. and elsewhere. (Photo by Wataru Ito)
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[2026-05-17 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy
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[2026-05-17 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Israeli company Semi-Conductor Devices (SCD) won a multi-million-dollar contract by an unspecified government space agency to supply space-qualified SWIR (Short Wave Infrared) and MWIR (Mid Wave Infrared) detectors for next-generation satellite imaging payloads.
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[2026-05-17 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The robots, named Gabi, Seokga, Mohee and Nisa, walked through the Jongno district beside performers, dancers and long lines of illuminated lotus lanterns. Organisers said about 50,000 participants carried nearly 100,000 handmade lanterns during the annual procession linked to the Jogye Order, the country’s largest Buddhist sect. The robots, dressed in traditional monastic robes, will serve as honorary monks during this year’s celebrations.
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[2026-05-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordSunday, 17 Mayloading
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[2026-05-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuSunday, 17 Mayloading
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[2026-05-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchSunday, 17 Mayloading
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[2026-05-17 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TMT Newswire PLDT Enterprise Supports Alfamart’s Rapid Expansion with Smart’s Superior Mobile Connectivity PLDT May 17, 2026 10 Resize Small Medium Large Enterprise and Alfamart leaders come together during a partnership engagement aimed at strengthening connectivity and supporting Alfamart’s expanding retail network nationwide. The collaboration highlights both organizations’ shared commitment to reliable digital solutions that enable efficient operations across Alfamart’s growing store footprint.
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[2026-05-17 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-05-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BUENOS AIRES — Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have created widespread expectations of substantial productivity gains. Early studies, such as one showing that AI increased the productivity of customer-support agents by 15 percent on average (with less experienced workers getting a much bigger boost), as well as emerging evidence of AI-driven productivity gains in macro data, have further elevated hopes for a boom in output per worker.
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[2026-05-17 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hirokazu Koreeda’s Cannes entry probes grief, artificial intelligence and family bonds, but its subplots leave the film scattered
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[2026-05-17 01:10 UTC+10:00] [Sheep in the Box] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hirokazu Koreeda’s Cannes entry probes grief, artificial intelligence and family bonds, but its subplots leave the film scattered
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[2026-05-16 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Unknown contacts have become part of ordinary digital life. A missed call appears at night, a dating profile moves too quickly, and an email arrives from someone a person doesn’t fully recognize, though the name feels familiar enough to pause before ignoring it. Most of these moments pass quietly, though they still create a small decision about whether trust should come first or verification should.
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[2026-05-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The centers are diverting much-needed resources from regular people. Local resistance has the industry playing defense
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[2026-05-16 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara underscored the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify school operations and directly address the everyday challenges faced by teachers and learners.
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[2026-05-16 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FIVE emerging Filipino scientists showcased their expertise during the final round of the 2026 National Academy of Science and Technology - Philippines Talent Search for Young Scientists (NTSYS) hat the Admiral Hotel, Manila on April 22.
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[2026-05-16 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Solar Irrigation Trailer Unit (SITU) is a mobile, solar-powered solution that addresses irrigation challenges in remote agricultural areas with limited electricity and high fuel costs.
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[2026-05-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Non-humans aren’t eligible for the real-life Academy Awards, so the AI Personality of the year awards has been set up.
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[2026-05-16 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hype around AI and some tech companies has inflated stock prices and left investors ebullient despite the rising risk of a market crash
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[2026-05-16 18:30 UTC+10:00] [S&P 500] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hype around AI and some tech companies has inflated stock prices and left investors ebullient despite the rising risk of a market crash
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[2026-05-16 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Alex Brewster is the state political reporter for ABC News in Brisbane. He files across television, digital, social, and radio news platforms. Alex joined the ABC in 2021 and has worked as a video journalist in Ipswich, and covered court, crime, housing, and outer suburban issues.
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[2026-05-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Nobel economist says Korea should prioritize startups and structural innovation over rushed redistribution measures
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[2026-05-16 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Transport minister counts down to revamped facility’s May 27 launch, saying it will mark a ‘milestone’ that boosts city’s status as aviation hub
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[2026-05-16 16:52 UTC+10:00] [Thai AirAsia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Transport minister counts down to revamped facility’s May 27 launch, saying it will mark a ‘milestone’ that boosts city’s status as aviation hub
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[2026-05-16 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — The US stock market fell from its records Friday and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the euphoria around artificial-intelligence technology led the way lower.
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[2026-05-16 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Invisible laser landmarks. AI-generated claims over asteroids. Scaffolding wired into screens and computing systems. At Art Dubai 2026, digital art is no longer confined to NFTs or immersive spectacles. Instead, artists are using technology to question ownership, extraction, memory and humanity’s relationship with the systems it increasingly depends on.
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[2026-05-16 13:01 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The 11th China Military Intelligent Technology Expo opened Thursday at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, showcasing a lineup of drones, robotic war dogs, grenade launchers, wheeled unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, and other modern battlefield technologies.
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[2026-05-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Discover Udaipur’s vanishing Jal Sanjhi water art and Jaipur’s royal craft revival – where heritage, tourism and artisan innovation breathe new life into Rajasthan’s cultural legacy
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[2026-05-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Clive Gray] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Discover Udaipur’s vanishing Jal Sanjhi water art and Jaipur’s royal craft revival – where heritage, tourism and artisan innovation breathe new life into Rajasthan’s cultural legacy
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[2026-05-16 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump claimed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping told him he was “surprised” by US advancements in artificial intelligence.
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[2026-05-16 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Having learned lessons from Ragasa, the government has published guidelines, prepared barriers and employed technology from drones to AI
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[2026-05-16 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Extreme weather] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Having learned lessons from Ragasa, the government has published guidelines, prepared barriers and employed technology from drones to AI
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[2026-05-16 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gov. Gavin Newsom is going after Silicon Valley with a sweeping proposal to expand the state’s sales tax into cloud software, AI platforms and digital applications — a move projected to generate more than $1 billion in its first year and reshape how the digital economy is taxed.
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[2026-05-16 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Knesset passed the Economic Assistance Plan Law last week, authorizing government compensation for businesses affected by Operation Roaring Lion. Within a day, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) said it had opened a limited online system to claim payments for war-related damages. The full system should be up and running by this coming Sunday.
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[2026-05-16 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, a new kind of soldier was born. It doesn’t breathe, it doesn’t sleep, and recently, it did the unthinkable: It successfully negotiated the surrender of three Russian soldiers.
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[2026-05-16 05:06 UTC+10:00] [inteligência] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A Palantir há muito tempo divide opiniões. A empresa americana desenvolve softwares de inteligência para prever e investigar crimes, utilizados por forças de segurança e agências de inteligência não só dos Estados Unidos, mas também em países como Reino Unido, Israel e Ucrânia. Na Alemanha, o programa, chamado Gotham, é empregado nos estados da Baviera, Hesse e Renânia do Norte-Vestfália.
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