[2026-05-07 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares up nearly 1.5% at fresh peak after briefly topping 7,500 on Iran peace deal hopes; won rises

Snippet: South Korean stocks extended their bullish run Thursday to close at a new all-time high after briefly topping the 7,500-point mark on hopes for a Washington-Tehran deal to end their war and positive outlooks on chipmakers, backed by an artificial intelligence boom. The local currency gained against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733118

[2026-05-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The lure of deglobalisation is getting stronger – but the world must resist it | The National

Snippet: The Iran war is the latest link in a chain of crises that is strengthening the world’s deglobalisation coalition. In an effort to secure supply chains and detach themselves from the economies of hostile states, a number of nations around the world are straining every sinew to localise production. While this is an understandable response to the trauma caused by shocks such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, countries must be careful not to swing the pendulum too

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/07/globalisation-deglobalisation-adam-smith-economics-technology-prosperity-war-pandemic-protectionism-donald-trump/

[2026-05-07 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Anduril seeks to expand partnerships with S. Korea in AI-driven defense platforms

Snippet: SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. defense tech firm Anduril Industries Inc. said Thursday it plans to expand partnerships with South Korean defense companies by combining its artificial intelligence (AI) platform with the country's advanced manufacturing capabilities across various weapons systems.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507008600320

[2026-05-07 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares up nearly 1.5 pct at fresh peak after briefly topping 7,500 on Iran peace deal hopes; won rises

Snippet: SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks extended their bullish run Thursday to close at a new all-time high after briefly topping the 7,500-point mark on hopes for a Washington-Tehran deal to end their war and positive outlooks on chipmakers, backed by an artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The local currency gained against the U.S.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507008100320

[2026-05-07 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, China business leaders urge closer economic cooperation in strategic industries

Snippet: South Korean and Chinese business leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in strategic industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and batteries at a forum in Shanghai on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733041

[2026-05-07 15:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG CNS enters physical AI race to coordinate rival robots

Snippet: LG CNS, the IT services arm of LG Group and one of Korea's largest systems integrators, on Thursday launched a software platform to run fleets of robots from different manufacturers under a single control layer — a problem that has long required custom engineering to coordinate the machines.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732982

[2026-05-07 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asian Development Bank's $70 billion energy and digital infra push puts Southeast Asia center stage

Snippet: The Asian Development Bank $70 billion plan, backing new energy and digital infrastructure in the region, is set to boost Southeast Asia the most.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/adb-70-billion-plan-southeast-asia-digital-infrastructure-power.html

[2026-05-07 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung Electronics predicts vasovagal syncope episodes with Galaxy Watch

Snippet: Samsung Electronics has shown that its Galaxy Watch can predict vasovagal syncope with high accuracy using its biosignal analysis technology through a joint clinical study conducted with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732954

[2026-05-07 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Neelima Choahan

Snippet: Neelima Choahan is a reporter and digital producer for ABC. She was formerly a general and breaking news reporter at The Age, focusing on social issues.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/neelima-choahan/11464248

[2026-05-07 15:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Italian envoy pitches Korea on heritage-restoration cooperation at GBF

Snippet: Italian Ambassador to Korea Emilia Gatto urged closer cooperation with Korea in a field where she said Italian know-how is built on both deep tradition and advanced technology.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732934

[2026-05-07 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: MediaTek launches Taiwan's most advanced data center to maintain AI edge

Snippet: MediaTek took the wraps off its immersion-cooled AI data center on Thursday, with Taiwan's Gigabyte assembling its servers and key hardware coming from Intel and AMD. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/mediatek-launches-taiwan-s-most-advanced-data-center-to-maintain-ai-edge

[2026-05-07 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SpaceX IPO gives Musk sweeping power and curbs shareholder rights

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/spacex-initial-public-offering-analysis/

[2026-05-07 14:26 UTC+10:00] [Algorithms] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU clinches deal to roll back AI restrictions

Snippet: Restrictions on high-risk uses of artificial intelligence in the EU will be postponed by more than a year under a deal agreed by EU legislators on Thursday morning.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-clinches-deal-to-roll-back-ai-restrictions/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-07 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI threatens India's software exporters and the middle class it built

Snippet: The arrival of artificial intelligence is threatening the core business model of manpower-based billing, as clients now gravitate towards rewarding impact over input. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-threatens-india-s-software-exporters-and-the-middle-class-it-built

[2026-05-07 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tech bets on former executive in the race for California governor

Snippet: Matt Mahan speaks with members of the media following a California gubernatorial debate hosted by CBS LA at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mayor-mahan-california-governor-election-democrat-newsom-59a6f886f34b7bb632c2423f7f51115a

[2026-05-07 13:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI to review government contracts in Seocho-gu

Snippet: Seocho-gu in southern Seoul plans to introduce an artificial intelligence system to review contract documents, the district office said Thursday, in what it described as the country’s first such use of AI in a government administrative process.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732849

[2026-05-07 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean continues to pursue economic cooperation amid global uncertainties

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) widens its economic push as the region accelerates efforts to integrate micro, small and medium enterprises into global value chains while pursuing energy security reforms and a unified digital economy framework in Southeast Asia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/regions/asean-continues-to-pursue-economic-cooperation-amid-global-uncertainties/2337901

[2026-05-07 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to invest 30 bln won to establish AI data platform for autonomous vessels

Snippet: SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The government will invest 30 billion won (US$20.7 million) in a project aimed at establishing an artificial intelligence (AI) data platform for autonomous vessels as part of its manufacturing transformation initiative, officials said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507005300320

[2026-05-07 12:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: APR hits record profit as overseas sales near 90%

Snippet: South Korean beauty tech firm APR delivered record quarterly results Thursday, riding a wave of overseas demand that now accounts for nearly 90 percent of total sales.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732822

[2026-05-07 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank shares surge over 16% as Japan tech stock-fueled rally lifts Nikkei 225 to record highs

Snippet: Shares in Japanese tech-focused investment giant SoftBank Group soared 16.5% Thursday, amid a broader tech-fueled rally that saw Japan's Nikkei 225 surge to record highs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/japan-softbank-tech-shares-nikkei-to-record-high.html

[2026-05-07 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia grapples with securing real-time payments in the AI era

Snippet: QR payments in Malaysia surged to about 3.48 billion in 2024, up from 109 million five years earlier, a more than thirtyfold increase. They remain on the rise. © Visa Malaysia

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/malaysia-grapples-with-securing-real-time-payments-in-the-ai-era

[2026-05-07 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Sydney start-up hub collapses into administration

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fishburners-sydney-startup-hub-enters-voluntary-administration/77d2c4eb-ba42-4409-9c10-bba521c8c907

[2026-05-07 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ByteDance’s AI subscription gamble: chatbot faces reality check in China

Snippet: Doubao’s pay plans mark a turning point for China’s chatbot sector, but user reluctance raises doubts about their viability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3352661/bytedances-ai-subscription-gamble-chatbot-faces-reality-check-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-07 11:59 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ByteDance’s AI subscription gamble: chatbot faces reality check in China

Snippet: Doubao’s pay plans mark a turning point for China’s chatbot sector, but user reluctance raises doubts about their viability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3352661/bytedances-ai-subscription-gamble-chatbot-faces-reality-check-china

[2026-05-07 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: With volunteer firefighters 'exhausted' innovation might help them stay

Snippet: Volunteer firefighter numbers are shrinking across Australia, including in the SA CFS. (ABC News: Simon Goodes)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/rural-firefighters-are-dropping-how-do-we-encourage-them/106312728

[2026-05-07 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Existential Fight For Survival": MSFT May Nuke Green Data Center Climate Pledge

Snippet: One week ago, Microsoft expected roughly $190 billion in AI data center spending for this fiscal year, highlighting the massive scale of the hyperscaler capex cycle as Big Tech races to build out compute infrastructure. Across the tech space, hyperscalers are expected to spend nearly $700 billion in capex this year alone.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/existential-fight-survival-msft-may-nuke-green-data-center-climate-pledge

[2026-05-07 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Upstage signs deal to acquire portal service Daum

Snippet: SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's artificial intelligence (AI) startup Upstage said Thursday it has formally signed a contract with internet giant Kakao Corp. to acquire the country's No. 2 search engine, Daum.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260507002600320

[2026-05-07 11:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Queensland impacted by global security breach

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australian-education-sector-caught-up-in-worldwide-cyber-breach/c50c5fc1-a39c-47ef-880c-28440b15014e

[2026-05-07 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tens of thousands of Qld students affected in education software breach

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/qld-government-data-breach/106651234

[2026-05-07 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chilean TV stations sue Google for 'anticompetitive' practices

Snippet: SANTIAGO — Chile's six largest television stations on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing digital advertising and search markets, the national TV association said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/world/americas-emea/chilean-tv-stations-sue-google-for-anticompetitive-practices/2337862

[2026-05-07 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Francisco’s CEO tax fight intensifies as new report sounds alarm

Snippet: San Francisco has been a case study in how not to run a city, but a new report is amplifying the alarm as voters consider a CEO tax that some are calling a poison pill for the epicenter of tech.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/us-news/san-francisco-crazy-high-business-taxes-could-get-even-worse/

[2026-05-07 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call

Snippet: As the world's richest man, with a net-worth of over three-quarters of a trillion dollars, Elon Musk's resources and connections often make it easy for him bend Silicon Valley to his will.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx214rnlpn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-07 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Treasury Weighs Allowing Billionaires To Donate Stock To Trump Accounts

Snippet: Here's something that could go incredibly well or spectacularly wrong: The Trump administration’s flagship program for American children - the so-called Trump accounts - could soon get a dramatic upgrade. White House and Treasury Department officials are in internal discussions about letting the world’s wealthiest individuals donate shares of their companies directly into the accounts, a move that would transform the program from a conservative cash-and-index-fund vehicle into a potential magnet for high-growth tech stock.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/treasury-weighs-allowing-billionaires-donate-stock-trump-accounts

[2026-05-07 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Scientists Reveal Time Travel Could Work

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/scientists-reveal-time-travel-could-work

[2026-05-07 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shivon Zilis, mother of Elon Musk’s kids and former OpenAI board member, testifies in explosive case

Snippet: Shivon Zilis, Elon Musk’s romantic partner and the mother of four of his children, testified Wednesday in his explosive lawsuit against OpenAI – fielding questions about whether she “funneled” information to Musk while she was sitting on the artificial intelligence giant’s board.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/business/shivon-zilis-mother-of-elon-musks-kids-and-former-openai-board-member-testifies-in-explosive-case/

[2026-05-07 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was dishonest, caused ‘chaos,’ ex-exec Mira Murati says in bombshell testimony

Snippet: OpenAI’s former head of technology Mira Murati slammed CEO Sam Altman as an untrustworthy leader who fomented strife among the company’s top ranks — stunning testimony that was shared Wednesday in Elon Musk’s bombshell lawsuit against the artificial intelligence giant.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/business/openai-ceo-sam-altman-was-dishonest-caused-chaos-ex-exec-mira-murati-says-in-bombshell-testimony/

[2026-05-07 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: AMA demands further legislation as AI brings risk of medical misinformation, fraud

Snippet: The American Medical Association (AMA) has written a series of letters urging legislative safeguards to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical and mental health fields.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-895355

[2026-05-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Canales de televisión chilenos demandan a Google por supuesto abuso de su posición ante competencia

Snippet: SANTIAGO (AP) — Los principales canales de televisión chilenos han presentado una denuncia en contra de Google ante el Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia (TDLC), acusando a la compañía tecnológica de presuntamente abusar de su posición dominante en los mercados derivados de los motores de búsqueda y los que forman la industria de publicidad digital.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/chile-google-demanda-libre-competencia-medios-de-comunicacion-prensa-1e15121d47cbd2cafd9327e191cc86ef

[2026-05-07 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Virtual ‘Discover Ceylon’ opens new pathway for Sri Lanka tourism

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is embracing digital innovation with “Discover Ceylon,” an immersive virtual experience designed to attract a new generation of global travellers through gaming.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/07/business/990679/virtual-discover-ceylon-opens-new-pathway-for-sri-lanka-tourism/

[2026-05-07 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Global Innovation Summit highlights Sri Lanka–India collaboration - DailyNews

Snippet: The Global Innovation & Leadership Summit, organised by Zee Media and the WION International Media Network, was held last week at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, bringing together policymakers, business leaders and diplomats from Sri Lanka and India to strengthen bilateral ties and promote regional collaboration.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/07/business/990713/global-innovation-summit-highlights-sri-lanka-india-collaboration/

[2026-05-07 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Toy company treads gingerly on Lego-style pro-Iran videos | The National

Snippet: The controversial but prolific pro-Iran AI videos resembling The Lego Movie show no sign of subsiding, yet the Denmark-based Lego Group has stayed silent on the issue.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/06/iran-lego-movies-response/

[2026-05-07 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NSB takes digital banking to people with islandwide digital drive

Snippet: In line with the national vision of accelerating digital transformation and financial inclusion, the National Savings Bank has launched an extensive Digital Drive campaign, taking banking services directly to the people through town storming initiatives and digital literacy programmes across key locations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/07/business/990627/nsb-takes-digital-banking-to-people-with-islandwide-digital-drive/

[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Future of European Chemical Industry: Innovation, sustainability and global competition

Snippet: In early nineties Sri Lankan manufactures very convince with European raw materials which was always quality consistence and long regarded as a global leader in innovation, is now entering a transformative period. Faced with rising energy costs, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing global competition, the sector must evolve rapidly to remain competitive in the decades ahead.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/07/business/990593/the-future-of-european-chemical-industry-innovation-sustainability-and-global-competition/

[2026-05-07 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Is Richard Dawkins right about AI?

Snippet: Topic:Science and Technology

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/richard-dawkins-ai-consciousness-algorithms-social-media/106649050

[2026-05-07 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 'Still So Early On This Journey': Morgan Stanley Launches Lower-Cost Crypto Trading

Snippet: Just a week after Amy Oldenburg, Morgan Stanley’s head of digital assets, spent the better part of an hour making a case for bitcoin that few clients have heard in full (a gap she says is the industry’s most urgent problem), the bank announces the launch of crypto trading on E*Trade, charging 50bps in a pilot that undercuts rivals like Coinbase, Robinhood, and Charles Schwab.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/still-so-early-journey-morgan-stanley-launches-lower-cost-crypto-trading

[2026-05-07 04:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Elon Musk’s SpaceX joins forces with Anthropic in AI deal ahead of blockbuster IPO

Snippet: Elon Musk’s SpaceX will give Anthropic access to its massive Colossus 1 artificial intelligence data center, bringing together two of the most prominent players in the artificial intelligence race.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/business/elon-musks-spacex-joins-forces-with-anthropic-in-ai-deal-ahead-of-blockbuster-ipo/

[2026-05-07 03:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: High-speed plastic fiber cables for AI centers headed for production by Japan company

Snippet: Keio University's plastic optical fiber cables can be mass-produced at a lower cost than their glass counterparts, seen here in this photo. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/high-speed-plastic-fiber-cables-for-ai-centers-headed-for-production-by-japan-company

[2026-05-07 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Real estate giant invests $200 million into Miami’s high-tech hub: What’s Flow Wynwood?

Snippet: The real estate firm Flow announced on Tuesday the acquisition of a $200 million residential complex in Wynwood, Miami, which, according to estimates, could be worth over $300 million.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-895360

[2026-05-07 03:13 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mother of Elon Musk’s children testifies in lawsuit against OpenAI

Snippet: Shivon Zilis, an executive at Musk’s brain implant startup Neuralink, served on OpenAI’s board from 2020 to 2023

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/06/shivon-zilis-testimony-elon-musk-openai-lawsuit

[2026-05-07 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Apple dealt blow by Supreme Court in long-running antitrust feud against ‘Fortnite’ maker

Snippet: The US Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday Apple’s request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the iPhone maker in violation of sweeping court-mandated changes to its lucrative App Store as part of an antitrust lawsuit by “Fortnite” maker Epic Games.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/business/apple-dealt-blow-by-supreme-court-in-long-running-antitrust-feud-against-fortnite-maker/