# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-17 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 13 items from 5 sources; Japan, 2 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Why do Converse sneakers have a white rubber toe cap? It’s not just for looks! It was originally black; a century ago, they were basketball shoes.

- Published: 2026-08-17T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156840
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3741313-en.html
- anchor: #n2026016
- Companies mentioned: Nike

Converse’s iconic white rubber toe cap originated as a functional necessity for basketball shoes and was black 100 years ago. It is now established as part of the brand’s identity.

## Spider-Man’s most terrifying enemies don’t necessarily have superpowers! A photo or a video can turn a hero into a public enemy.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11156763
- anchor: #n2026017
- Companies mentioned: Marvel

Spider-Man has long faced threats from enemies without superpowers, such as media manipulator J. Jonah Jameson and the mysterious magician in the film. By changing the narrative and manipulating the context of images, they distort the hero into a criminal—a tactic strikingly similar to the spread of misinformation in the real world.

## Pursuit of Jade isn’t the top pick! Zhang Linghe’s top 10 Chinese dramas: this one takes the crown, outranking Story of Kunning Palace and making it impossible to stop watching after one episode.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11155739
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3741296-en.html
- anchor: #n2021659

The Chinese drama 『蒼蘭訣』, starring Zhang Linghe, ranked No. 1 with a score of 8.2. 『寧安如夢』 and 『愛你』 also earned high ratings, proving his acting range and popularity.

## “How much longer can semiconductors sustain Taiwan?” Lee Hung-yuan criticizes Taiwan’s Dutch disease: If China surpasses it, Taiwan will have no competitiveness left.

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:05:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156907
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3741293-en.html
- anchor: #n2021660
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、小米、大疆

Former Interior Minister Lee Hung-yuan warned that Taiwan’s overreliance on semiconductors could lead to “Dutch disease.” With talent leaving and China catching up technologically, Taiwan’s competitiveness could collapse.

## Berkshire boosts its Alphabet stake by 83%! Buffett’s successor makes a move, making it the company’s 3rd-largest holding.

- Published: 2026-08-16T23:37:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156933
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3741277-en.html
- anchor: #n2021537
- Companies mentioned: Berkshire Hathaway、Alphabet、Apple、American Express、Coca-Cola、Bank of America

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Abel increased the company’s stake in Alphabet by 83%, making it its No. 3 holding. Its capital allocation strategy has shifted against the backdrop of AI investment.

## Washington prepares to issue an “AI ultimatum”! Reuters exclusive: The U.S. wants to force its allies to choose sides, warning, “Join Beijing’s camp and you’ll be excluded.”

- Published: 2026-08-16T23:29:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156935
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3741283-en.html
- anchor: #n2021538
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、月之暗面（Moonshot AI）

The United States warned 35 countries that they would be excluded if they joined a China-led AI initiative. Geopolitical tensions over AI supremacy are intensifying.

## Taiwan Pavilion “disappears” at South Korea’s Gwangju Biennale, replaced by this term! Foreign Ministry protests: Talks are underway with the organizers and Gwangju government.

- Published: 2026-08-16T23:15:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11156934
- anchor: #n2021539
- Companies mentioned: 光州ビエンナーレ基金、国立台湾美術館

The Gwangju Biennale in South Korea named Taiwan’s pavilion “NTMoFA” and removed the word “Taiwan.” 10 Taiwanese artists accused it of political censorship, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also protested. Talks with the organizers are underway.

## Iran offers a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing 美軍; the reward for female operatives is doubled.

- Published: 2026-08-17T02:39:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608170003.aspx
- anchor: #n2026076
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗軍方、美軍、法新社、伊朗通訊社（IRNA）

Facts:
- Equivalent to a $30,000 reward.
- 5 billion toman.

## C羅 hints at farewell to football in interview: It will likely be his final year playing.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:58:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608170002.aspx
- anchor: #n2026015
- Companies mentioned: C羅、羅納度、ESPN、時尚雜誌、Vogue、曼徹斯特聯隊、皇家馬德里、尤文圖斯、艾納斯、Al Nassr、葡萄牙、西班牙、里斯本競技

Facts:
- The 41-year-old 羅納度.
- Contract runs through June 2027.
- 5 Ballon d’Or awards.
- 438 appearances.
- 450 goals scored.
- 3 goals scored.

## 烏克蘭 airstrikes on 俄羅斯 leave at least 6 dead; Russian military says it shot down 822 drones.

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:02:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160209.aspx
- anchor: #n2021597
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭、俄羅斯、美聯社、莫斯科、羅斯托夫州

Facts:
- At least 6 people killed.
- About 600 drones.

## Tomoki Miyazaki, with 45 years of experience in education, to publish new book “1 Word of Encouragement, 10 Times of Watching Over” in early October; advance reservations open for a limited 100 copies

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:20:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000177942.html
- anchor: #n2021762
- Companies mentioned: 和音書房、株式会社ヒーリングソリューションズ

Facts:
- Limited to 100 books
- 1,980 yen including tax
- Standard shipping：370 yen
- Early October 2026

## Who creates corporate value? Branding that supports human capital management

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000038921.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3741284-en.html
- anchor: #n2021598
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社揚羽、ラジオNIKKEI、株式会社日本能率協会総合研究所、大手製薬企業

Facts:
- More than 70% of employees answered that they are “taking on new challenges”
- Capital: ¥284.1 million

## Can “training” before cancer surgery really speed up recovery?

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:01:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608170000.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3741297-en.html
- anchor: #n2021719

## Ukrainian drone attacks halt operations at Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries’ 7 logistics centers.

- Published: 2026-08-16T23:06:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6578431
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3741271-en.html
- anchor: #n2021477
- Companies mentioned: ワイルドベリー

The Ukrainian military used drones to shut down 7 logistics hubs belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant 「ワイルドベリー」. Attacks on economic infrastructure are becoming a reality, heightening geopolitical risks.

## August 17: Never give up on your dreams - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/384524
- anchor: #n2021768
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康