AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-08 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 100 items from 4 sources; Japan, 21 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Opinion: Proxy wars are hugely profitable; peace is the threathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858202Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An op-ed by an American politician stresses military support for Taiwan and points to the economic benefits of proxy wars. It also analyzes delays in the delivery of Taiwan's F-16V fighter jets and shifts in China's policy toward Taiwan. Zhao Wenzong’s view: 周星馳 cannot be brought down by insultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858203Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒周星馳's films and nonsensical comedy style have drawn renewed attention in mainland China, where harsh criticism from critics contrasts with praise from supporters. Liu Rongsheng’s view: University governance and leadership ethics in light of the National Tsing Hua University president’s “looking for another job while holding on to this one” controversyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858204Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The president of National Tsing Hua University was reported to have taken part in another university’s presidential selection process while seeking reappointment, sparking debate over university governance and leadership ethics. The author, Liu Rongsheng, urges leaders to communicate proactively and take responsibility. Chung Chiao special feature: In memory, toward the future…https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858206Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Taiwan Banker: Pairing the VASP-specific act with subsidiary legislation to build a three-pronged regulatory frameworkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858205Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act, clarifying that virtual asset service providers must obtain approval from 金管会 and establishing a comprehensive digital finance defense framework in response to FATF anti-money laundering requirements and in step with international trends. Liao Yuanhao’s view: Deepfakes are not the problemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858207Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Liao Yuanhao, an associate professor in the Department of Law at National Chengchi University, says deepfake technology itself is not unlawful; the key issue is whether it is used for illegal activities. The real problems are misinformation and harm to legally protected interests. Opinion: Building a learning industrial corridor — Taiwan’s unmanned systems industry needs integration, not more factorieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858208Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Opinion: Don’t let the rule of law be sacrificed to emotion — assessing the legal and governance misconceptions in Professor Zhan Changquan’s argument over whether 台糖 should report the matterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858209Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Public health scholar Zhan Changquan argues that 台糖 should report raw materials exceeding the benzo[a]pyrene limit. However, this article argues that 台糖 had not completed the transaction or obtained ownership, and therefore had no legal duty to report it; imposing responsibility would undermine the rule of law and industry practice. Opinion: Can a trade association’s self-regulatory rules really override national laws? Legal loopholes and regulatory gaps in futures risk controls, viewed through the definition of “equity balance”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858210Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A major legal dispute has emerged over risk-control mechanisms in Taiwan's futures market. 期貨公会 changed the definition of equity amounts through self-regulatory rules, including unrealized gains and losses on open positions in its calculations, potentially infringing traders' property rights. Seeing the state as a work of art, not as scraps of paper crushed by a great power: Excerpt from 《從世界史看德意志帝國》 (1)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858051Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Swiss historian Burckhardt described the state as a “work of art” and warned against German militaristic nationalism. His ideas resonate with Taiwan's efforts in democracy and cultural translation. Thai school shooter raised by grandparents, quiet and with few friends; suspected of being bullied before the attackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858511Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:35:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good Morning World》Finance Ministry: July exports up 32.9% year over year, marking 33 consecutive months of growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858499Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:11:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US official: 伊朗 and 阿曼 expected to reach agreement on the Strait of Hormuz soonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858312Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:25:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Oil prices rise as markets weigh Strait of Hormuz talks and the situation in Iranhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858128Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:46:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US jobs data come in below expectations, easing rate-hike risks; US stocks close higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858111Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:11:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill; 川普 could impose tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goodshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1857990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1857990Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:49:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 〈New York FX Market〉 US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly decline; dollar posts a second straight weekly losshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858363Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:57:37 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by an unexpected 23,000 in July, sending the dollar lower. Concerns about an economic slowdown dampened expectations of Fed rate hikes. 〈Precious Metals After Hours〉 July US jobs report shocks; gold rises more than 7% this week for its best week since Januaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858364Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:32:42 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell in July, against market expectations, and gold prices rose more than 7% for the week. The move was driven by easing rate-hike concerns and marked gold's strongest weekly performance in 7 months. Fed independence challenged again as 川普 revives mortgage controversy and restarts process to remove Cookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858365Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:30:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Trump administration is considering resuming proceedings to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. It has asked her to explain allegations concerning mortgage loan disclosures. A clash with the administration over the central bank's independence has reignited, raising concerns about the impact on financial markets. 〈US Stocks After Hours〉 Shockingly weak jobs report sends Fed rate-hike odds sharply lower! S&P hits record high, surges 3.6% for the week, its second-best performance this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858366Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:23:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell unexpectedly in July, easing pressure on the Fed to raise rates. The S&P 500 hit a record high, rising 3.6% for the week in its strongest weekly performance since April. 〈Energy After Hours〉 Uncertainty remains over reopening of Strait of Hormuz; crude rises more than 1% but still falls more than 8% for the weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260808-06/index-en-p2.html#n1858134Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:30:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網International crude oil prices rose on Friday but fell sharply for the week amid uncertainty over the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The continuing conflict between Iran and the United States remains a source of market anxiety.