AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-17 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.htmlOne 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.en 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2026016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2026016Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2026017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2026017Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021659Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021660Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:05:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021537Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:37:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021538Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:29:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021539Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:15:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2026076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2026076Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:39:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA C羅 hints at farewell to football in interview: It will likely be his final year playing.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2026015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2026015Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:58:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 烏克蘭 airstrikes on 俄羅斯 leave at least 6 dead; Russian military says it shot down 822 drones.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021597Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:02:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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 copieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021762Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:20:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES Who creates corporate value? Branding that supports human capital managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021598Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Can “training” before cancer surgery really speed up recovery?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021719Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:01:09 +0900Taiwan照護線上 Ukrainian drone attacks halt operations at Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries’ 7 logistics centers.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021477Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:06:23 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-00/index-en.html#n2021768Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康