# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-07 00:00–03:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 97 items from 6 sources; Japan, 18 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Who is capturing the AI windfall? U.S. labor compensation share of GDP hits 79-year low in second quarter

- Published: 2026-08-07T02:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563431
- anchor: #n1841457

U.S. labor productivity in the second quarter exceeded expectations, while labor compensation as a share of GDP fell to its lowest level since statistics began in 1947. Advances in AI and automation are boosting corporate profits, but concern is growing that workers are not sharing sufficiently in the benefits.

## U.S. initial jobless claims stayed below 200,000 for 3 straight weeks last week, keeping labor market stable

- Published: 2026-08-07T01:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563173
- anchor: #n1841458
- Companies mentioned: Challenger, Gray & Christmas、アメリカ労働省、ロイター

Initial U.S. jobless claims last week came to 199,000, remaining below 200,000 for 3 consecutive weeks. This indicates a stable labor market, with no major wave of corporate layoffs.

## 翻轉階級不成反陷入焦慮！八成Z世代下注高風險投資 每日當沖卻加劇集體挫敗感

- Published: 2026-08-07T01:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6561486
- anchor: #n1839708
- Companies mentioned: Robinhood Markets、Interactive Brokers Group、Northwestern Mutual

A U.S. survey found that 1 out of 4 Gen Z men trade stocks every day and 64% feel like “failures.” High-risk investing is increasing their psychological burden.

## 1 terawatt of computing power a year! Tesla says Terafab will be built in Texas, with initial investment of $16.8 billion

- Published: 2026-08-07T00:40:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563439
- anchor: #n1839709
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、三星、英特爾、SpaceX

Tesla announced plans to build what it called the world’s largest wafer fabrication plant in Texas, code-named “Terafab,” with an initial investment of $16.8 billion and annual computing capacity of more than 1 terawatt to supply AI chips for self-driving and Starlink, among other needs. The move signals a strategic commitment to break free from reliance on contract manufacturers.

## Wall Street FOMO explodes! 4 million call options bet heavily on further gains in the S&P 500

- Published: 2026-08-07T00:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563300
- anchor: #n1839710
- Companies mentioned: 瑞銀グループ (UBS)、Simplex Trading、城堡證券 (Citadel Securities)、Cboe（シカゴ選択権取引所）、彭博行業研究

Wall Street investors are wary of further gains in the S&P 500 and have bought more than 4 million call options. UBS forecasts 8,100 points at year-end, while FOMO is driving the market.

## Adlink’s July revenue hits record for the month, with focus on edge AI and high-value applications

- Published: 2026-08-07T00:23:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563175
- anchor: #n1839711

Industrial computer maker Adlink reported July revenue of NT$1.427 billion, up 38% year over year and a record for the month. The company continues to focus on edge AI and high-value vertical applications, highlighting its competitive edge in intelligent automation and high-performance computing.

## Ukraine: North Korea preparing to send missile units to Russia

- Published: 2026-08-07T00:06:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563352
- anchor: #n1839712
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭国防部情報総局、アメリカ中央情報局、The War Zone

Ukraine's intelligence agency announced that North Korea was preparing to send missile units to western Russia. North Korea may supply Russia with new missiles and deepen military cooperation.

## Iron ore giant with annual revenue of $12 billion in trouble? Banks freeze accounts as miners rush to cut ties

- Published: 2026-08-07T00:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563350
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3662636-en.html
- anchor: #n1839547
- Companies mentioned: Radiant World、Deutsche Bank、KBC Group、Rio Tinto、Vale、Arab Bank Switzerland、ICBC Standard Bank、Societe Generale、Intesa Sanpaolo、Point Bonita Fund、Glencore、Cargill、Trafigura、BHP、CSN Mineração

Iron ore trading giant Radiant World is facing a liquidity and confidence crisis after banks froze its accounts and suspended letters of credit, and major mining companies halted business with it.

## 早期股東要套現了！SpaceX逾9億股解禁 股價恐再承壓

- Published: 2026-08-06T23:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6563296
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3662633-en.html
- anchor: #n1839548
- Companies mentioned: Rainmaker Securities、瑞穗証券、xAI、Cursor

Restrictions on share sales by SpaceX's early investors have been lifted, putting more than 911 million shares on the market. This could put further downward pressure on the stock price.

## Couple linked to religious group detained and barred from visits over alleged scam targeting Tzu Chi with promise of BNT vaccine procurement

- Published: 2026-08-07T00:28:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608060380.aspx
- anchor: #n1839698
- Companies mentioned: 慈濟基金會、鈺達企業管理顧問公司、互道

Facts:
- Procure 5 million doses of BNT vaccine
- Pay US$30 million in mandate fees
- About NT$1.06 billion
- About NT$520 million
- Evaded about NT$53.74 million in business taxes and other taxes owed
- About NT$410 million in cash
- Gold weighing about 232 kilograms
- Confiscate more than NT$1.11572 billion in criminal proceeds from the defendants and others

## Day 2 of Han Kuang: Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge closed for the first time, with 3 defensive lines to stop enemy forces from rushing straight toward the seat of government

- Published: 2026-08-07T00:27:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608060379.aspx
- anchor: #n1839699
- Companies mentioned: HESCO

Facts:
- 200 meters long
- 3 in total
- About 70 meters each
- 13 meters wide
- 15 wave-dissipating blocks
- From 8 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. tomorrow
- Set up within 4 hours and removed within 4 hours

## Chen Chieh-hsien earns MVP honors in his 3rd visit to Tianmu, homers to exorcise double-play demons

- Published: 2026-08-06T23:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608060378.aspx
- anchor: #n1839668
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、味全龍隊

Facts:
- 今年在天母打擊率高達4成83
- The Lions defeated 味全龍隊 8-2 on the road at Tianmu today
- Chen Chieh-hsien hit a 2-run homer in the top of the 4th
- Helping the Lions score 3 runs in the inning
- Chen Chieh-hsien also drove in 1 run with a single when the Lions added 3 runs in the top of the 5th
- Chen Chieh-hsien went 2-for-3 today
- Chen Chieh-hsien went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs today
- He also reached base on 1 walk
- Chen Chieh-hsien has earned single-game MVP honors 6 times this season
- Chen Chieh-hsien hit into 3 double plays in his previous 5 games

## Typhoon White Dolphin approaches; Cho Jung-tai: Strengthen preventive preparations in areas with high disaster risk

- Published: 2026-08-06T23:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608060377.aspx
- anchor: #n1839544
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、中央氣象署、災防辦、農業部、內政部、交通部、經濟部

Facts:
- Forecast cumulative rainfall over the next 12, 24 and 48 hours

## Poor sleep and low energy during the day—could bothersome sinusitis be to blame?

- Published: 2026-08-07T01:01:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608070000.html
- anchor: #n1839846

## Aug. 7, Start of Autumn - Heho Health

- Published: 2026-08-07T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/384494
- anchor: #n1839856
- Companies mentioned: Heho