AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-15 21:00–24:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 50 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.en Cambridge’s first Black professor found dead at home after plagiarism scandal; UK prime minister calls it a tragedy on many levelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999235Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:28:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Dadaocheng Summer Festival closes with fireworks and drone show lighting up the night skyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999129Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:19:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 新華社：江澤民百歲誕辰紀念 習近平將出席講話https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999128Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:10:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115198: no jackpot winnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999126Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:02:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese food-delivery platform trials stopping the timer at red lights to reduce traffic violationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999127Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:02:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 卓榮泰：明年投入逾5000萬元 續推互助喘息服務https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999004Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wang Hui-mei shares a stage with Lai Ching-te and Cho Jung-tai; Wei Ping-cheng says official attendance helps Changhua secure fundinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999065Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:55:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 5.2 earthquake in eastern waters; CWA Seismological Center says it was a subduction-zone earthquakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999003Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:52:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an campaigns for Wu Tsung-hsien; labor support group backs Lin Kuo-changhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999001Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:46:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 星宇航空’s “Kong Shan Jin” art aircraft arrives in Taiwan on the morning of the 16thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999002Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:44:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 earthquake leaves 40 dead and 50 injured; survivor says violent shaking felt like being on a trampolinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999000Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:37:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Giljegiljaw hits grand slams for 6 straight years to set record, ending drought and “finding an oasis”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998999Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:28:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA David Tao, 72, performs at Taipei Music Center and urges fans to sing to their hearts’ contenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998997Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:17:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The Eagles score 8 runs in one extra-inning frame to secure the win over the Brothers and end recent 6-game skidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998998Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:16:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Small bus overturns after tire blowout in eastern Turkey, killing 5 and injuring 11https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998996Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:09:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 池上穀倉藝術館’s “We, Taiwan” exhibition uses photography to establish identityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998870Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:55:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Yung-chi has 2 hits and 3 RBIs to earn MVP honors and help the Lions beat the Guardianshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998871Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:52:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALed by Chen Yung-chi, the Uni-President Lions beat 富邦悍將 12-1。Chen drove in 3 runs to earn MVP honors, while Lin Chao-en pitched 6 innings and allowed 1 run to earn his 3rd win。 Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998868Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:42:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 前彰基院長郭守仁涉背信 彰檢搜索約談3人聲押獲准https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998869Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:42:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Paris no-entry signs “grow flowers”; French artist says they symbolize freedomhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998867Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:36:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kao Kuo-hao scores 25 as Taiwan beats Malaysia at Jones Cup, giving coach Chen Tzu-wei his first win with Taiwan Whitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998865Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:30:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI rises to national security level; Cheng Shih-chia: Taiwan's tech industry should pursue new opportunities integrating hardware and softwarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998866Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:29:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞洲少棒賽台灣打線沒突破拿亞軍 日本隊史第2冠https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998802Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:26:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Death toll in fire at Thai beer restaurant rises to 39; security guard dies of injurieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998757Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:21:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lee Chuan-ching pledges to advance sports equality 2.0; Su Chiao-hui aims to create accessible sports spaceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998755Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:13:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA WTT European Smash: Peng Yu-han loses to Chinese star, misses the 4 semifinal spots and ends her dark-horse runhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998756Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:10:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 泰國擬調高外籍旅客入境費 最快2027年首季實施https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998753Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA McCaul, honorary chair of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee: Visit to Taiwan confirms steadfast U.S. supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998690Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:59:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Scholars discuss Han Kuang exercises: Artillery fire and slower internet make war feel closehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998691Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:57:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sumatra; no tsunami warning issuedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998692Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:56:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 5.2 earthquake off the eastern coast; Taipei Metro says service is normalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998629Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:53:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “粽邪4” filmed in 印尼; more than half of the local crew had encountered 坤蒂拉娜https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998627Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:52:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Days of heavy rain in the Philippines kill 22; Marcos renews pledge to investigate flood-control corruptionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998628Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:50:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Blue camp abandons euthanasia referendum; Huang Kuo-chang: KMT should answer to voters for its voting choicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999066Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:32:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Legislative Yuan rejected the euthanasia referendum. Huang Kuo-chang of the Taiwan People's Party criticized the KMT and DPP for not supporting it, stressed that policy should be decided by the public, and called for accountability over delays to the central government’s general budget. 退休金1000萬還不夠？關鍵報告曝8成民眾低估未來開支 專家建議4種資產配置https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999067Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:16:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒According to the 2025 Taiwan Financial Health Key Report, 82% of people who have not yet retired underestimate their post-retirement expenses. The ideal retirement fund amounts to 19.01 million yen, with inflation and rising living costs posing challenges. Experts advocate an asset allocation strategy that prioritizes cash flow. Foreign investors sell off heavily in July, then make a sharp turnaround in August; Chen Feng-hsin reveals “hidden funds” tsunami: New Taiwan dollar set for major appreciationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998932Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Foreign investors sold Taiwanese stocks heavily in July, but reversed course sharply in August and became net buyers. Chen Fengxin noted that a “hidden tsunami of capital” could trigger a significant appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar. Cho Jung-tai skips Legislative Yuan appearance after general budget passes third reading; KMT slams him for “burning the bridge after crossing,” escalating political confrontationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998933Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:58:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Legislative Yuan passed the 2026 general budget at third reading. Premier Cho Jung-tai did not go to the Legislative Yuan to express his thanks, prompting the KMT to criticize his “burning the bridge after crossing” attitude, which worsened political tensions and squandered a chance for reconciliation. Latest on high-speed rail fares: Shih Che confirms prices have been frozen for 20 years and “should be reviewed”; “Sorry, Minister, I have to say this”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998934Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:31:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Can a joint U.S.-Japan effort save the yen? Chen Feng-hsin reveals long-term trend: bearish forces on the yen remain stronghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998693Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The United States and Japan jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market to try to push the yen higher, but structural problems have kept the yen on a weakening trend, and market confidence has yet to recover. Kaohsiung nightlife heats up again! H2O Hotel's rooftop bar “打狗．熱 Takao Fever” opens with a banghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998694Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:44:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒H2O Hotel has opened a tropical resort-style bar, “打狗．熱 Takao Fever,” on its rooftop in Kaohsiung. Featuring a pool and Southeast Asian cuisine, it is set to become a new summer nightlife favorite. 1,000 Yunlin natives rally behind Su Chiao-hui; she proposes “Yunlin Day” to connect agricultural products and culture and promote AI and vocational education exchangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998695Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:41:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislator Su Chiao-hui established a Yunlin natives' support group and won backing from 1,000 local residents. Her policy proposals include promoting “Yunlin Day” and facilitating exchanges in AI and vocational talent, strengthening cooperation between New Taipei and Yunlin. Fengshan transforms into Kaohsiung's secondary downtown! Comprehensive urban plan review launched to link metro and TRA and create a low-carbon living zonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998696Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:38:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government has launched the 4th comprehensive review of Fengshan's urban plan, using a TOD model to promote its transformation into a secondary downtown. The move responds to population and industrial growth, strengthens rail connections and supports low-carbon living, with important implications for urban development. “走跑高雄3.0” prize draw night ends on a high note! Garmin sports watch and iPhone 17 winners revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998697Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:36:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The raffle event for “走跑高雄3.0” has concluded successfully. More than 8400 people took part, with prizes including an iPhone 17 and Garmin fitness watches. The event has drawn attention as a health promotion initiative led by Kaohsiung City. The older you get, the richer you become! 3 zodiac signs are born with a life of wealth and privilege, enjoying good fortune and worry-free prosperity in their later yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998698Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:34:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A fortune-telling feature says that people born under 3 specific Chinese zodiac signs will become wealthy and prosperous in their later years. The claim is based on folk interpretations, and its factual accuracy is not guaranteed. The K-shaped workplace is here! Cheng Shih-chia discusses the era of “intelligence inflation”: Junior workers' pay is becoming Senior workers' computing power, and this 1 group could be hit hardesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998699Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒iKala Chair Cheng Shih-chia introduced the concept of “intelligence inflation,” saying AI is turning human cognitive work into a commodity and widening the divide in a K-shaped workplace. Junior white-collar workers are bearing the brunt, as companies shift their hiring logic toward investment in computing power. No need to scrub stubborn bathroom scale! Insiders use 1 cheap household item to “quickly remove annoying stains,” leaving walls and floors shining like newhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998700Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:17:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A method for removing stubborn bathroom limescale has become a hot topic online. Cleaning products from 全聯 recommended by users, along with cleaning techniques using natural ingredients such as citric acid, have drawn attention. Safe ways to use them at home have also been shared, making the advice highly practical. Leading the way in public service! Kaohsiung City Council boosts purchases of Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from disability groups for 3rd straight year, setting new records this year with 1067 boxes and NT$765,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998701Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:07:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Council has increased its purchases of Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from organizations for people with disabilities for three consecutive years. This year, its purchase of 1067 boxes for NT$765,000 set new records for both quantity and value, demonstrating support for employment for people with disabilities. SATELLITE Tech Solutions adds back-office functions to its school-specific AI OS, "KNOWLEDGE FORCE"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998992Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:14:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES The "BRIDGE KUMAMOTO Fund" for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake selects organizations for its first grant roundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998993Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:12:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Event Report] WEB300 organizers hold "WEB300 × Zaikai Best AI" and the "Zaikai BEST AI AWARD 2026" — LegalOn Technologies wins the grand prize as executives of listed companies gather in Shibuyahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998994Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:02:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nothing debuts the "CMF Clip Pro," its first clip-on open-ear earphoneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998995Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Today!] A roundup of must-try items from "Tsukiji Gindaco" and "Gindaco Highball Sakaba"! 8 items, including new products, pass the test by top chefs on TBS's "Job Tune"!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998801Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:22:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yukihana Lamy's 1st album set for release on Jan. 27, 2027!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998754Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES US-China computing power rivalry enters the “Iron Curtain era”! Will the US turn data centers into “strategic weapons”?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1999005Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. think tank RAND has proposed “Secure Inference Data Centers (SIDC)” as national-level AI inference infrastructure. Amid the U.S.-China AI rivalry, computing resources are showing signs of becoming strategic weapons. Anthropic sparks controversy by adding AI watermarks to Claude! Reddit users fiercely debate both sideshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998872Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Anthropic has introduced AI watermarks in Claude’s output, drawing both support and opposition on Reddit. The move is part of its response to the EU AI Act proposal and aims to ensure transparency around AI-generated content. Anthropic reportedly unveils new “Model 2”! Performance surpasses Mythos 5, but AI risk assessments face a “saturation” crisishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260815-21/index-en.html#n1998630Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Anthropic has reported the existence of an unreleased model, “Model 2.” While it slightly outperforms Mythos 5, “saturation” in evaluation tests is reducing the reliability of risk assessments.