# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-19 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 9 items from 3 sources; Japan, 6 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【Okayama University】Okayama University and 広島大学 conduct a mutual training program for technical staff, advancing the development of highly skilled technical personnel who support research infrastructure and strengthening collaboration

- Published: 2026-07-19T01:11:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004144.000072793.html
- anchor: #n1594375
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、広島大学、文部科学省

Facts:
- 8 days from March 10 to 19, 2026, excluding Saturdays and Sundays
- 5 days from June 22 to 26

## The “♡A Heart-Pounding Treat!♡ August 1 Is Celica Day! Pre-Event Fair” is underway on コミックシーモア! Read Celica comics from TOブックス at special prices!

- Published: 2026-07-19T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000174060.html
- anchor: #n1594254
- Companies mentioned: TOブックス、Celica、コミックシーモア

Facts:
- July 19, 2026–July 31, 2026

## Partnership sponsorship of the 47th ABC Comedy Grand Prix 2026 presented by SCOグループ

- Published: 2026-07-19T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000064367.html
- anchor: #n1594253
- Companies mentioned: SCOグループ、朝日放送テレビ、ダウンタウン、ナインティナイン、フットボールアワー、千鳥、かまいたち、霜降り明星、令和ロマン

Facts:
- Launched in 1980 to mark the 30th anniversary of 朝日放送テレビ
- The 47th ABC Comedy Grand Prix 2026
- The competition is open to professionals with no more than 10 years of experience
- 「オーラルケア用品1年分」を贈呈いたします
- Established: March 22, 2013

## Terra Charge extends its first-time user campaign!

- Published: 2026-07-19T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000465.000075648.html
- anchor: #n1594252
- Companies mentioned: Terra Charge株式会社、経済産業省

Facts:
- Approximately 68,000 charging ports (※1) have been installed in Japan
- We are offering a coupon for up to 500 yen off your first use of Terra Charge

## 【NIJISANJI EN】BY THE BEAT’s 2nd digital single “MERORI” will be released on Friday, July 31, 2026, and “僕にメロり” on Wednesday, August 5, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-19T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001567.000030865.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3506363-en.html
- anchor: #n1594251
- Companies mentioned: ANYCOLOR株式会社、NIJISANJI EN、ユニバーサルミュージック合同会社、Virgin Music、FM NACK5、TikTok、Instagram Reels、YouTube、Snow Man、M!LK、MUTEKI DEAD SNAKE、ゲッツ

Facts:
- It will be released on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- On FM NACK5’s “Kirasta,” airing Thursday, July 23, 2026
- 2026年7月19日(日)0:00より

## The “1st Patlabor Exhibition” will be held at Wonder Festival 2026 Summer!

- Published: 2026-07-18T23:55:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000012425.html
- anchor: #n1594250
- Companies mentioned: ARTHOBYCOMM、グッドスマイルカンパニー、株式会社ジェンコ、three zero、株式会社青島文化教材社、株式会社海洋堂、HEADGEAR、機動警察パトレイバー EZY製作委員会

Facts:
- Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, to be held at Makuhari Messe on Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Entries for the official Patlabor model contest closed on June 19, 2026
- Number of participants: 129
- Entries: 255

## 2026’s strongest day for turning your luck around! A guide to offerings and rituals for the Day of Heavenly Pardon, the Tiger God’s birthday and the Tian Kuang Festival: One taboo you absolutely must not break

- Published: 2026-07-19T01:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11149611
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3506392-en.html
- anchor: #n1596695

July 19, 2026, is the most auspicious day for changing one’s fortune in 26 years, when the Day of Heavenly Pardon, Tian Kuang Festival and Tiger Lord’s Birthday coincide. Offerings and rituals for attracting wealth and restoring fortune, as well as taboos, are outlined.

## 「1神級國片」突上線Netflix！等40年網友嗨喊終於等到，一票人翻看狂讚：這部真的超經典｜附線上看連結及評價

- Published: 2026-07-19T01:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11147342
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3506395-en.html
- anchor: #n1596696
- Companies mentioned: Netflix

The 1980s Taiwanese film 『策馬入林』 has been digitally restored for the first time in 40 years and will begin streaming worldwide on Netflix in October 2025. Directed by Wang Tong, this unconventional wuxia film depicts people at the bottom of society amid turbulent times. The participation of Tsai Ming-liang, Lee Ping-bin and Tu Duu-chih has also drawn attention.

## “US-Iran tensions are more complicated than in 2015,” Richard Koo warns of an energy crisis in Asia; Washington insiders lament, “The war will end in tragedy”

- Published: 2026-07-19T00:31:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150192
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3506381-en.html
- anchor: #n1594315
- Companies mentioned: 野村総合研究所

Richard Koo, chief economist at Nomura Research Institute, warned that US-Iran tensions are more severe than in 2015. Asia faces a crisis because it depends on energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, while officials in Washington fear the war will end in tragedy.

## Could the 725 anti-drug oil issue affect the 2028 election? Shen Cheng-nan recalls the KMT’s “disastrous situation in 2014”: The DPP is under considerable pressure

- Published: 2026-07-19T00:16:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150216
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3506378-en.html
- anchor: #n1594316
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂

Following the cancer-causing oil issue involving 中聯油脂, opposition parties are planning a protest rally on Ketagalan Boulevard on July 25. Psychiatrist Shen Zheng-nan has warned that the incident could affect Taiwan’s political landscape in 2028.

## Rejecting Kuo Cheng-liang’s apology, Akio Yaita plans to sue: Outrage over false claim that “pro-Taiwan figures raised 50 million”

- Published: 2026-07-18T23:53:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150215
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3506359-en.html
- anchor: #n1594190

Japanese media figure Akio Yaita rejected Kuo Cheng-liang’s apology and decided to sue after Kuo falsely accused him of receiving 50 million in fundraising from pro-Taiwan figures. The case involves reputational harm and the spread of false information, drawing considerable public attention.

## Mocked as “the information-request Voldemort,” Chien Shu-pei fires back: Chiang Wan-an is basically “Taipei’s Si Guangyang”

- Published: 2026-07-18T23:24:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150214
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3506356-en.html
- anchor: #n1594191

A dispute in the Taipei City Council has intensified after Mayor Chiang Wan-an called councilor Chien Shu-pei “Voldemort of information requests.” Chien hit back, criticizing the mayor as “Taipei’s version of Si Guangyang.” Budget transparency is at the center of the dispute.

## Yemen’s Houthi group and Saudi Arabia erupt in their biggest clash in 4 years! Pakistan draws a “red line” for Iran: “An attack on it is an attack on us”

- Published: 2026-07-18T23:40:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6539358
- anchor: #n1594130

Pakistan has warned Iran that it would regard an attack on Saudi Arabia as an attack on itself. Clashes between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia are escalating, raising tensions in the Middle East and increasing risks to energy supplies.

## Google faces 2 major AI challenges! Shares have fallen more than 6% in a row; can earnings turn things around?

- Published: 2026-07-18T23:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6539314
- anchor: #n1594131
- Companies mentioned: Moonshot AI、Zacks Investment Management、Artificial Analysis

Alphabet’s shares fell more than 6% over 2 days amid delays in developing Gemini AI and the rise of China’s Moonshot AI. The company’s financial results are drawing attention.

## During the FIFA World Cup, 7 million posts attacking players and staff were detected

- Published: 2026-07-19T02:37:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607190002.aspx
- anchor: #n1596755
- Companies mentioned: FIFA、路透社、SMPS

Facts:
- More than 7 million posts targeting players, teams and related staff that may contain harmful or abusive content
- The number of cases detected this time was 14 times that of the 2022 World Cup
- At the time, 470,000 such posts were removed
- During this World Cup, the SMPS team reviewed more than 500,000 AI-detected abusive messages targeting players, coaches and related staff
- More than a thousand threatening messages have been reported to the relevant authorities
- SMPS has reviewed more than 53 million posts and comments
- About 11% involved racial discrimination