AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-19 03:00–06:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 6 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en AI-Era New Domestic Social Network “MiraiPage（ミライページ）” Releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426015Tue, 19 May 2026 05:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHAIIA, a general incorporated association, has released MiraiPage, a new domestic social network designed for interaction with AI. It integrates creators’ work, communities and monetization, aiming to provide a new platform for sharing content in the AI era. “A Recovery Habit Starting with Just 5 Minutes per 1-Day Period,” Recommended by Chihiro Kondo, a Mother of 3: New Web Commercial for TriggerPoint Foam Roller to Be Released May 19 (Tuesday), Depicting Kondo’s Real-Life Daily Routine, with No Cutting Corners on Housework or Exercisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426012Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTriggerPoint has released a new commercial featuring ambassador Chihiro Kondo. It promotes self-care habits to busy mothers. Gillette Launches New “Gillette Alien” Campaign, Asking Questions on Mornings When “Skin Irritation” Has Become the Norm; Yuya Yagira Appears as a “Gillette Alien” Protecting Humanity from Skin Irritation!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426011Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGillette has launched a new campaign, “Gillette Alien,” featuring Yuya Yagira. A commercial with an original world view highlights the product’s value in addressing “skin irritation” during shaving. Minami Tanaka Strikes Stylish Poses in New “au PAY Card” TV Commercial, “Isn’t New Exciting?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426010Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESauフィナンシャルサービス will begin airing a new “au PAY Card” TV commercial featuring Minami Tanaka on May 19, 2026. The commercial promotes the renewed card’s striking presence. “A Strategy Book for Raising Yourself: I Want to Grow, but Don’t Know How to Make the Effort” and “Why Does It Sell in 3 Minutes? How to Use Time, More Important Than Sales Pitches”: 2 New Books by Takuma Otsubo to Be Released Simultaneously on May 20.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426009Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakuma Otsubo, representative of 日本デザイン, will simultaneously publish 2 business books on personal growth and sales through different publishers on May 20, 2026. The books offer insights into the essential ways of working needed in the AI era. Enhanced Purchasing of Senior Cars and Electric Mobility Scooters Begins in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture; 出張買取はなまる Expands Purchasing Capacity by Building a Joint Sales Channelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426007Tue, 19 May 2026 02:27:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES出張買取はなまる Sendai branch has begun stepping up purchases of senior cars and other electric mobility devices, with a minimum purchase guarantee of ¥20,000. Through its partnership with SELUNO, it is expanding sales channels to meet the needs of an aging society for disposing of unwanted items. President says defending the status quo is not a Taiwan independence issue; State Department: U.S. policy toward Taiwan unchangedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426016Tue, 19 May 2026 05:02:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. State Department reiterated that its policy toward Taiwan has not changed, responding to President Lai Ching-te’s statement on defending the status quo and President Trump’s remarks on arms sales, and emphasizing regional stability. U.S.-Iran talks hit impasse; Trump says he is not considering concessions to Tehranhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426013Tue, 19 May 2026 04:22:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. President Trump took a tougher stance in talks with Iran, saying he would not consider making any concessions after receiving a disappointing response from Iran. 1 American confirmed with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; U.S. airports step up health screeninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426014Tue, 19 May 2026 04:15:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United States announced stepped-up airport screening and a pause on some visas to reduce the risk of the virus spreading within the country. Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo kills at least a hundred; 6 Americans exposed to virus riskhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-03/index-en.html#n426008Tue, 19 May 2026 02:40:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed more than a hundred people, and Americans have been exposed to the virus. The World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency of international concern.