AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-16 21:00–24:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 58 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 Bringing people together through basketball! Petrochemical Division Neighborly Cup tips off in a spirited showdownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021308Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:47:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒CPC Corporation’s Petrochemical Division held the Neighborly Cup basketball tournament, inviting residents, businesses and students from Linyuan to take part and highlighting the close ties between the company and the community. N700ST next-generation high-speed train arrives at Kaohsiung Port; Chen Chi-mai says it marks urban transformation and deepens Taiwan-Japan tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021309Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:45:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Next-generation N700ST trains for Taiwan's high-speed rail arrived at Kaohsiung Port from Japan, where an event was held symbolizing urban development and deeper Japan-Taiwan ties. Indigenous, pop and Hakka music collide! Longitudinal Valley HAKKA Music Festival opens in Hualien; submissions for songwriting contest accepted starting todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021310Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:43:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An orchestra gala for the “2026縱谷HAKKA音樂節” was held in Hualien County, featuring 范逸臣 and others. The fusion of multicultural music highlighted cultural coexistence. Entries for the creative competition are open until Sept. 18. Paiwan people seal a shared commitment with “paparevetjek”; 《TAKAO豐潮》 showcases the vibrant appeal of Paiwan culturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021311Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:38:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Indigenous Peoples Commission hosted a Paiwan-focused event under 《TAKAO豐潮》. Community members turned out despite the rain and wind, showcasing cultural heritage and solidarity in the city, with significant social and cultural meaning. Confidential presidential expenses entirely cut and frozen, “available spending reduced to 0”; Presidential Office responds: using budgets as political tools crosses constitutional boundarieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021312Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:34:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Legislative Yuan froze the entire 30 million yen in the Presidential Office's confidential national affairs fund, leaving zero available funds. The Presidential Office criticized the move as turning the budget into a political tool and called it a constitutional overreach. Why did the lawyer accused of defrauding 慈濟 write “DPP 1 million”? Huang Yang-ming reveals her aim: to warn the DPP, “Do you dare prosecute me?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021313Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:20:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Yu-hsuan, former chair of the Changhua Bar Association, is suspected of defrauding 慈濟 of 1 billion in vaccine funds. A note reading “DPP 1 million” sparked political speculation, with media personality Huang Yang-ming seeing it as a warning to the DPP. Hails Shen Po-yang’s ability to transform Taipei; Hsiao Bi-khim says the central government should implement policies while local government must not obstruct themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021314Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:16:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended a Shen Po-yang support group event and publicly backed his Taipei mayoral bid, stressing the importance of central-local cooperation for smooth municipal governance and praising Shen’s expertise and problem-solving skills. Is the semiconductor industry’s pull creating a talent shortage? Lee Hung-yuan reveals 1 crisis the government “doesn’t dare face”: 2 industries severely short of workershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021179Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Growth at 台積電 has allowed the semiconductor industry to monopolize talent, causing severe labor shortages in other industries. Former Interior Minister 李鴻源 criticized the government for its inadequate response. Chen Shih-chung mocks Chiang Wan-an for attacking the central government: “Nobody responds even when he talks”; says he should stop. Taipei City Government fires back: “You can’t even handle national affairs”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021180Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:31:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Political Affairs Commissioner 陳時中 criticized Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安, saying his criticism of the central government over the oil product issue should “go only so far.” Taipei City pushed back, accusing the central government of “covering up” the issue. Does a 23,000 drop in nonfarm jobs sound an alarm? Chen Feng-hsin reveals a potential U.S. economic crisis: Treasury debt is more frightening than not raising interest rateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021181Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U.S. nonfarm employment fell by 23,000 in July, dampening market expectations for interest rate hikes. 陳鳳馨 sounded a warning about rising long-term U.S. Treasury yields, saying they matter more than the employment statistics. Reveals that the CCP wanted to “occupy the Legislative Yuan” as early as 2024; Ming Chu-cheng laments Taiwan is under attack from within and without: Legislative Yuan arguments mirror the CCP’shttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021182Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese political scientist 明居正 warned that the Chinese Communist Party has been seeking to occupy the Legislative Yuan as a “strategic high ground” since 2024. He said some forces within Taiwan have made statements aligning with the CCP's claims, and that pressure from both inside and outside Taiwan is intensifying. Does the CCP’s military interference in elections backfire and make it the “best campaign helper”? Ming Chu-cheng reveals its real aim: what it cares abouthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021183Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China's military intimidation has backfired in Taiwan's elections, with candidates it does not support winning. 明居正 said the real goal is to send the international community a message of “opposition to Taiwan independence and restraint.” Scam gangs turn to elementary and junior high school students, using IG to borrow phone numbers and steal verification codes, exposing security gaps in telecom billing serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021184Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A scam group targeted elementary and junior high school students nationwide, creating fake accounts on Instagram to trick them into handing over phone numbers and verification codes, then misusing them for carrier-billed payments. Action by parents and the government is urgently needed. Hakka charm fills Huangpu military dependents’ village: “YOUNG時客” brings Hakka culture to life with indigo dyeing, treasure hunts, music and a markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021321Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The “黃埔YOUNG時客” cultural arts festival was held at Huangpu New Village in Fengshan, Kaohsiung, offering the public hands-on experiences of Hakka culture through treasure hunts, indigo dyeing, music and a market. Organizers hope to deepen local cultural ties and attract families. “雄爭舞鬥” kicks off with a bang! HRC Sniper Force wins the title and a ticket to the BOTY world finalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021322Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On the opening day of “2026雄爭舞鬥” in Kaohsiung, HRC Sniper Force won the breaking crew competition and secured a place in the BOTY world finals. International judges also took part, advancing the international profile of youth culture. Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation adopts agile management to weather storms and handle 400,000 bags in a single day; Wu Fang-ming wins global top CEO awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021323Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation adopted agile management and a digital picking system, greatly boosting sorting efficiency. General Manager Wu Fang-ming received a global top agile CEO award, highlighting the importance of smart transformation in the agricultural supply chain. Look up to see 15 meteors streak across the night sky! Lala Mountain promotes “stargazing right outside your homestay”; Dark Sky Association combines astronomy with gender equalityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021324Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan Dark Sky Association held an event at Lalashan combining astronomy and gender equality, themed around the Perseid meteor shower and the myth of Medusa. It also promoted efforts to address light pollution and create a safe stargazing environment. Will the cost of extending high-speed rail to Yilan approach that of the western main line? Lee Hung-yuan points to 1 budget blind spot: Cabinet approved it without an environmental impact assessmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020940Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Executive Yuan approved the 352.1 billion yen high-speed rail extension to Yilan plan, but former Interior Minister 李鴻源 criticized its budget scale and the lack of an environmental assessment. The dispute centers on construction costs approaching those of the western corridor. Cathay Life’s Tainan regional office brings the fun to Family Happiness Day; 21 units join in, with more than 600,000 worth of prizes given awayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021326Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Cathay Life’s Tainan regional office held Family Happiness Day, drawing nearly 2,000 participants from 21 units. A range of activities and more than 600,000 in prizes strengthened employees’ sense of belonging and family support. Four civil defense support groups back Lai Jui-lung! “Four-way protection” plan to boost civil defense resilience by strengthening equipment, smart technology, rights and youth involvementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021188Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung established four civil defense support groups and proposed a “four-way protection” policy to strengthen the civil defense system through equipment, smart technology, rights and youth involvement, boosting the city’s resilience. Ko Chih-en takes her “five-strength agriculture” and Yancheng old-town renewal proposals to the grassroots, seeking a new path for Kaohsiung from farm marketing to urban governancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021195Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en proposed “five-strength agriculture” and the renewal of Yancheng’s old town, aiming to connect the agricultural production and sales chain and revitalize the city to open up a new path for Kaohsiung’s development. AI can do more than chat—it can help with work! Aiwan AI book club holds a talk in Zhubei; industry, government and academia experts reveal future opportunities and build a collaborative learning hubhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020958Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Aiwan AI book club held a forum in Zhubei, bringing together experts from industry, government and academia to discuss how AI can assist with work and urban development. The event promoted collaborative learning and practical AI skills. Shoppers sing “粉紅超跑” during campaign walk through Wugu Market; Su Chiao-hui proposes a convention center, urban renewal and expanded public childcarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021206Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui received an enthusiastic response from the public while campaigning in Wugu and proposed a convention center, urban renewal and childcare policies, stressing the need to boost the city’s competitiveness and create a family-friendly environment. Building a supportive workplace and investing in sustainable talent: CTBC wins the HR Asia “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award for the ninth timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020968Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒CTBC Financial Holding has received the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award from HR Asia for nine consecutive years, in recognition of its workplace culture and talent development and its long-term commitment to employee well-being. Chang San-cheng visits Taitung Railway Art Village and recalls the Guanghua Express, revealing his family connection: “A family member once served as a section chief on the Hualien-Taitung line”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021221Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng led a delegation to visit Taitung, toured the Railway Art Village and shared his family’s ties to the Hualien-Taitung railway. The visit promoted tourism and agricultural cooperation between the two areas and strengthened intercounty exchanges. Controversy erupts after a five-star flag is mistakenly displayed during International Month at the Dayuan Parent-Child Center; Taoyuan City Government apologizes and says “political witch hunts” are unnecessaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021222Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Dayuan Parent-Child Center in Taoyuan sparked controversy after mistakenly using a five-star flag during an International Month event. The city government apologized and removed the content, while criticizing politicians for exploiting the incident. The episode highlights the challenge of balancing public childcare and political sensitivities. U.S.-South Korea Freedom Shield exercise set to begin; U.S. Eighth Army mentions the First Island Chain for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021475Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 主控游艾喆因傷缺陣 瓊斯盃台灣藍不敵菲律賓https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021476Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:31:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “牛來” becomes a dark horse after a disastrous start, with a chance to rank among China’s top 10 animated films of 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021369Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:22:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zhejiang student suffers hearing damage after listening to cicadas for 4 hours; doctor says chorus reaches power-drill-level noisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021368Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:06:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei’s Midsummer Festival kicks off, with more than 10,000 fireworks lighting up the Tamsui riverbankhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021246Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:54:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump’s midterm election prospects look bleak; poll finds most U.S. voters feel poorerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021247Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:49:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 伊朗國會 passes bill making interviews with media from enemy countries, including the U.S. and Israel, a criminal offensehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021245Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:44:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Car rear-ends another vehicle and flees on National Freeway 1’s Wuyang elevated section; 3 undocumented migrant workers detained and handed over to the Specialized Operations Corpshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021243Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:36:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 讀賣巨人 holds retirement ceremony; Yang Dai-kang thanks fans, saying he feels “very happy”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021242Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:26:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NBA superstar LeBron James launches YouTube channel to document his golf journeyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021240Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:18:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese military to conduct exercises in the Bohai and Yellow seas; shipping barred for two consecutive weeks starting on the 16thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021239Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:11:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China’s National Development and Reform Commission: Strictly enforce “battery-included scrapping” rules for new energy vehicleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021118Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:55:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man suspected of drug-impaired driving runs red light, damages 4 vehicles and injures 3 in Kaohsiung; police arrest him and refer him for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021117Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:45:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Li Yang gives Qiu Shaohua a pocket notebook of inspirational sayings; Qiu is pleased with silver at national badminton rankings tournamenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021116Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:43:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gao Guohao pours in 20 points as 台灣白 narrowly beats 約旦 in the Jones Cuphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021115Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:38:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 韋禮安 joins 八三夭 onstage at concert, calls himself a “三星蔥” and sings “Girl”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021113Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:31:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Sanae Takaichi visits 11 countries in 10 months as prime minister, prioritizing strengthening alliances against Chinese pressurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021114Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:29:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 高橋文哉互動歌迷「太棒了」喊成「太胖了」 直呼懊惱https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021050Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:26:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Li Sichuan and Su Chiao-hui trade barbs; Hou You-yi urges voters to choose someone who gets things donehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021005Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:23:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Entire budget for the Presidential Office’s confidential expenses cut or frozen; Presidential Office says budget authority is being used as a political toolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021006Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:21:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 烏克蘭國防部: Russian forces suffered nearly 43,000 casualties in July, the highest in more than 1 yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021004Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:16:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Pavilion at Gwangju Biennale renamed; representative office and organizers in talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020939Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:56:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 蔡英文 congratulates 張紘綸 on finishing second at the World Yo-Yo Contest, setting a new 台灣 recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020876Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:54:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wang Yicheng and Chang Yu-cheng homer as the Guardians beat the Lions to hold on to 2nd in winning percentage for the seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020877Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:52:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shen Boyang says Chiang Wan-an is too fond of spreading rumors; Taipei City Hall: We return the exact wordshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020878Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:49:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Dragged down by the “AI stock guru” blowup! Jane Street reportedly loses $15 billion in Julyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021248Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. proprietary trading giant Jane Street reported a loss of about $15 billion in July after the collapse of the AI-related Situational Awareness fund and a sharp drop in AI stocks. It was the company's first monthly loss in about 10 years, drawing attention to its risk management. Ivy League school makes a huge space bet! Harvard reveals $2.2 billion SpaceX stakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021249Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:51:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Harvard University holds shares worth $2.2 billion in SpaceX after investing early in the company. This is the university's largest single stock holding and has attracted attention as a successful investment in a high-growth venture. This week’s trading watch: Fed meeting minutes, preliminary PMI readings from various countries, and Japan’s GDP and inflation datahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021250Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網This week will bring the release of the U.S. Fed meeting minutes, PMIs from various countries, Japan's GDP and inflation data, and Chinese economic data. It is an important week for markets to assess monetary policy and economic trends. Global orders for secondhand books surge; mysterious bulk buyer may be an AI companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021251Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:35:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Mysterious waves of bulk orders, reportedly involving AI companies, have been arriving at used bookstores in the UK, the U.S. and elsewhere. The orders cover an eclectic range of topics, but may be aimed at collecting data for AI training. OpenAI IPO delayed! Internal chaos: repeated restructuring and a string of senior departureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021119Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網OpenAI's IPO has been postponed until next year, amid reports of a series of senior executive departures and the disbanding of its safety team. Frequent reorganizations have dampened internal morale, and the company also risks being overtaken by competitors. The situation has implications for the balance between governance and growth across the AI industry. Anthropic Claude AI-generated watermarking technology details revealed! How do you add it? Can it be removed?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021120Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:10:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Anthropic published details of its text watermarking technology for Claude. It embeds signals naturally in AI-generated text, making it possible to verify the AI's involvement. However, the signals can be easily removed by rewriting the text. Anthropic reportedly eyeing an IPO as soon as October! Valuation could reach $2 trillion, potentially surpassing SpaceXhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2020879Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網AI startup Anthropic could go public in October 2026 at a valuation of $2 trillion, surpassing SpaceX. Rapid revenue growth in the enterprise market and multiple massive funding rounds have driven its valuation higher, making it the most valuable unicorn in the AI sector. Nagoya puppet theater troupe ゆめみトランク plans to produce an interactive crime-prevention puppet show that teaches children to “notice, refuse, and escape”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021244Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:31:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES [10th Edition] New Encounters, New Me! “Women-Only Business Networking Event” to Be Held in Fuse, Higashiosaka, on Tuesday, Oct. 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021241Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:27:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES ほしゆみ to publish first book, “答えを、星にゆだねない。” in late September；advance reservations for the first edition now openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021000Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES BE:FIRST to release new album “BE:4U” on Tuesday, Nov. 3, marking the 5th anniversary of their debut；the album will feature 13 tracks, including new songs, and “MTV Unplugged: BE:FIRST” will also be released on video and audiohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021003Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES STPR’s new group “とぅるりぷ” announces 4th solo concert, “Masquerade Kiss”! Following their first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour, the group will show further growth at their 4th solo concert!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021002Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Exclusive broadcast of the Tokyo Dome show from “SEKAI NO OWARI DOME TOUR 2026「THE CINEMA」” on CS日テレプラス at 21:30 on Saturday, 10/31!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260816-21/index-en.html#n2021001Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES