# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-24 03:00–06:00 JST One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 7 items from 1 source; Japan, 6 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## White House memo ahead of Trump-Xi meeting accuses China of stealing AI technology on an industrial scale - Published: 2026-04-24T05:24:45+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240009.aspx - anchor: #n202851 - Companies mentioned: Nvidia、フィナンシャル・タイムズ、ロイター通信、中央社 The White House issued a memo accusing China of stealing AI technology on an industrial scale by using “distillation” techniques to extract the capabilities of U.S. AI models. ## Reports of attack on Tehran and power struggle within Iran send international oil prices soaring - Published: 2026-04-24T05:05:42+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240008.aspx - anchor: #n202852 - Companies mentioned: ロイター通信、中央社 Oil futures surged after reports of air defense systems operating over Tehran, Iran’s capital, and of a power struggle within the country. Brent crude settled at $105.07 and WTI crude at $95.85. ## White House holds 2nd round of Lebanon-Israel talks; Trump to meet envoys from both countries - Published: 2026-04-24T04:49:40+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240007.aspx - anchor: #n202849 - Companies mentioned: ロイター通信、中央社 Lebanon and Israel held their 2nd round of talks mediated by the United States, and U.S. President Trump is set to meet envoys from both countries at the White House. Lebanon is seeking an extension of the ceasefire. ## AI investment and slowing growth squeeze Microsoft, which rolls out voluntary early retirement plan to restructure - Published: 2026-04-24T04:21:37+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240006.aspx - anchor: #n202848 - Companies mentioned: マイクロソフト (Microsoft)、OpenAI、CNBC、ロイター通信 Microsoft plans to offer an early retirement incentive program to its U.S. employees for the first time since its founding, amid aggressive investment in AI and slowing growth in its cloud business. ## Iranian media say air defense systems activated in capital; U.S. crude futures surge - Published: 2026-04-24T03:48:35+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240005.aspx - anchor: #n202844 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、IRNA、Mehr、Nour News、路透社 イランの首都テヘランの一部地域で敵の航空活動が報告され、防空システムが稼働した。この報道を受けて米国原油先物価格は1バレルあたり5ドル以上急騰した。 ## Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve $110 billion merger with Paramount - Published: 2026-04-24T02:52:32+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240004.aspx - anchor: #n202841 - Companies mentioned: Warner Bros Discovery、Paramount Skydance、Netflix The summary of this item is not shown ## Israeli defense minister: Ready to resume war with Iran, awaiting U.S. green light - Published: 2026-04-24T02:31:29+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240003.aspx - anchor: #n202842 - Companies mentioned: イスラエル国防軍 (IDF) Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced that Israel is ready to resume its war against Iran and is awaiting U.S. approval. He signaled a hardline stance aimed at destroying Iran’s regime and infrastructure. ## Actor Tsubasa Honda appears in DHC’s new commercial for “Lutein”! - Published: 2026-04-24T05:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000479.000030413.html - anchor: #n202850 - Companies mentioned: スターダストプロモーション DHC Co., Ltd. will begin airing a new nationwide commercial for its “Lutein Light Protection” supplement, featuring actor Tsubasa Honda, on April 24, 2026. The campaign aims to highlight the importance of blue-light care and capitalize on market growth. ## Nao takes the stage at a Kojima store to deliver a song and dance performance, radiating a sparkling smile and a full-on happy aura! Kojima’s new TV commercial, “Big Sunny Smile: Can’t Help Dancing” edition, airs starting Friday, April 24 - Published: 2026-04-24T04:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000161320.html - anchor: #n202847 - Companies mentioned: ビックカメラグループ、株式会社コジマ 株式会社コジマ will air its new nationwide TV commercial, “Big Sunny Smile: Can’t Help Dancing” edition, featuring ambassador Nao, starting April 24, 2026. ## Kazuki Sawamura is “hypnotized” by a remark from his wife?! In CarNext’s new commercial, the “car-loving husband” is stunned by the appraisal amount: “It’s that high?!” - Published: 2026-04-24T04:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000072123.html - anchor: #n202846 Raxus Co., Ltd. will begin airing a new nationwide TV commercial for “CarNext,” featuring actor Kazuki Sawamura, on April 25, 2026. The commercial promotes the convenience and high appraisals offered by its new AI-powered “AI Car Sale” service. ## Raxus Co., Ltd. launches AI-powered car-selling service - Published: 2026-04-24T04:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000072123.html - anchor: #n202845 Raxus Co., Ltd. has launched “AI Car Sale,” a new service that uses a smartphone and AI to handle everything from appraisal to sale. It is available through the company’s official LINE account and aims to improve convenience and transparency. ## The oldest octopus was a giant apex predator - Published: 2026-04-24T03:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000053470.html - anchor: #n202843 - Companies mentioned: 北海道大学、大阪公立大学、新潟大学、中央大学、モルゲンロット株式会社、ルール大学、高輝度光科学研究センター 北海道大学やモルゲンロットなどの研究グループは、AIを用いて約1億年前のタコの顎化石を高精細に解析し、タコが最大19mに達する海洋の頂点捕食者であったことを解明した。 ## [Miki Kanna’s photo book “Sex, Love, J Cup!” releases 4/24 (Friday)] The 1st photo book from a sexy actress with an eye-catching J-cup figure goes on sale! - Published: 2026-04-24T02:42:32+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000305.000118288.html - anchor: #n202840 - Companies mentioned: 大洋図書 102cmのJカップを持つセクシー女優・三木環奈のファースト写真集『エッチ、愛、Ｊカップ！』が、4月24日に大洋図書より発売される。