Topic: Technology — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-03 22:18 UTC+10:00] [chip design] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Revised rules sharpen penalties and expand rights, underscoring Beijing’s strategy to build resilience across semiconductor and AI ecosystem
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[2026-08-03 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In the second half of 2027, regulations will come into effect in Israel to allow driving in vehicles with advanced autonomous assistance systems, sources in the Ministry of Transport believe. Local regulations on the subject have been in the process of being formulated in government ministries for over five years, but their implementation has been delayed due to the lack of organized international standards and legal problems.
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[2026-08-03 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Futures are higher with both tech and small caps outperforming as Trump points to a deal/advanded discussions with Iran (which Iran is naturally denying), which is helping push energy prices and bond yields lower as the USD depreciates. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.5% while Nasdaq futures rise 0.4% led by Mag 7 stocks higher with Semis lagging.
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[2026-08-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
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[2026-08-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [David Sacks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
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[2026-08-03 21:35 UTC+10:00] [Moçambique] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: "Partimos do principio de que estamos num país democrático, onde reside a democracia. Nós respeitamos as nossas instituições, então, respeitamos a decisão do Conselho Constitucional", disse Américo Muchanga, ministro das Comunicações e Transformação Digital, questionado pelos jornalistas à margem de um evento oficial em Maputo.
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[2026-08-03 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: For years, the defense community has focused on a single question: Will artificial intelligence replace the human commander?
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[2026-08-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
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[2026-08-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
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[2026-08-03 20:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb on Monday unveiled a detailed roadmap for its planned initial public offering by 2028, underlining that the listing process would be used to strengthen corporate governance and financial transparency.
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[2026-08-03 19:16 UTC+10:00] [Human Reproductive Technology Authority] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Heal Fertility employee was responsible for extracting specimens from embryos before they were sent for genetic testing
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[2026-08-03 19:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kookmin University said Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence doctoral fellowship program for Palestinian students in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
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[2026-08-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
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[2026-08-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
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[2026-08-03 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR the second consecutive year, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), SM Prime Holdings Inc. and ARISE Philippines join forces to stage the Sustainability Expo 2026 (SUSTEX 2026) at SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City, on Aug. 5, 2026.
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[2026-08-03 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say boosting relationships, digital literacy and emotional resilience can help young people better reject violent ideologies
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[2026-08-03 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Character and Citizenship Education] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say boosting relationships, digital literacy and emotional resilience can help young people better reject violent ideologies
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[2026-08-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
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[2026-08-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
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[2026-08-03 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Social Security Fund increased onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent to bolster national reserves
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[2026-08-03 16:39 UTC+10:00] [social security sovereign fund] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Social Security Fund increased onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent to bolster national reserves
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[2026-08-03 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The average prices of conventional dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and NAND flash products reached monthly record highs in July, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI), industry data showed Monday.
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[2026-08-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Publishing giant News Corporation has attacked the federal government’s late changes to its plan to make tech giants pay for journalism, warning the revised design lets tech platforms off the hook just as the rules were meant to tighten.
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[2026-08-03 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Alibaba's latest Qwen AI model is priced significantly below Chinese rival Moonshot AI's Kimi K3.
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[2026-08-03 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hanwha M&S brings 57 technology and lifestyle affiliates under one roof, ahead of Aug. 25 Kospi debut
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[2026-08-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Andy Burnham] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Connection with voters on screen only pays off when it’s matched with bold policies in the real world – as it has for Zohran Mamdani in New York
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[2026-08-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's ability to transform centuries-old heritage into a driver of diplomacy, tourism and economic growth has lessons for countries looking to develop their own creative sectors, according to Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Wendot Cheptumo.
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[2026-08-03 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Navy said Monday it carried out its first mine-sweeping trial using artificial intelligence (AI) technology and unmanned vessels, as it seeks to advance its future maritime operational capabilities.
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[2026-08-03 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flagship 2.4 trillion parameter model highlights native multimodal capabilities and the ability to carry out long-horizon agentic tasks
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[2026-08-03 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flagship 2.4 trillion parameter model highlights native multimodal capabilities and the ability to carry out long-horizon agentic tasks
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[2026-08-03 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung returned home Monday from an 11-day overseas tour that included meetings with the heads of leading U.S. tech firms and summits with the presidents of three South American nations.
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[2026-08-03 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading sharply lower late Monday mornings as investors sold off tech heavyweights to lock in profits following a record surge the previous session.
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[2026-08-03 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BoyNextDoor is planning to roll out a digital single in Japan in August and a repackaged album in Korea in September, it told fans Sunday.
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[2026-08-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
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[2026-08-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
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[2026-08-03 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Saudi Arabia-backed TAS-1 is being built in Tashkent by DataVolt and its first phase will be completed by year-end. (DataVolt)
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[2026-08-03 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The P1-SUN Long Interceptor Drone, developed by Ukrainian defense technology company SkyFall, is just one example of the growing importance of drones on the battlefield. © Getty Images
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[2026-08-03 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
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[2026-08-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
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[2026-08-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
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[2026-08-03 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
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[2026-08-03 09:15 UTC+10:00] [recovery] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
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[2026-08-03 08:18 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 95]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Published 3 August 2026 8:18am
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[2026-08-03 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: SpaceX's market capitalization ballooned to $3 trillion after its initial public offering, but its shares have since slumped. © Reuters
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[2026-08-03 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Reproductive Technology
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[2026-08-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Depending on who you listen to, artificial intelligence (AI) is either the greatest threat to civilisation ever devised by dark minds or a powerful tool that helps us work faster and solve problems. The truth lies somewhere in between.
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[2026-08-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: August 3, 2026 05:00 | News
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[2026-08-03 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets
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