AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-13 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 42 items from 6 sources; Japan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en U.S. conservation team runs survival training camp to help Pacific pocket mice return to the wild in Southern Californiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335131Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:05:17 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The conservation team at 聖地牙哥動物園 has spent 20 years restoring the Pacific pocket mouse population and has established a 3rd new population at 彭德爾頓海軍陸戰隊基地 in Southern California. More than 500 mice have been released, and the population continues to grow. The goal is to establish 10 wild populations and downgrade the species’ conservation status from endangered to threatened. Japan’s Meguro Pacific saury festival opens; record-low catch prompts use of frozen stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335130Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:02:24 +0900Taiwan公視新聞With this year’s catch at a historic low, Japan’s Meguro Pacific saury festival is using frozen stock from 2025. Around the same time, Chichibu City in Saitama Prefecture held a rocket blessing ceremony, temperatures soared in Kake, Akiota, Hiroshima Prefecture, the Otsu Festival in Shiga Prefecture was recognized as an intangible cultural heritage, and exhibits from the Osaka-Kansai Expo went on display again a year after the event closed. Tropical storm and El Niño fuel huge waves off California coast, destroying century-old pierhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335128Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:46:26 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Tropical Storm Rachel and El Niño caused severe damage along the coast of the Long Beach Peninsula in California, damaging multiple homes and prompting evacuations. A powerful 7.7 earthquake struck the Azuero Peninsula in southern Panama, injuring at least 27 people and damaging nearly 900 homes. The president declared a nationwide state of emergency. Early voting begins in several states for U.S. midterms; redistricting in 9 states adds uncertainty to House raceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335141Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:32:09 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Early voting is underway in several states for the U.S. midterm elections. Polls show Democrats leading, but redistricting in 9 states could give Republicans 9 additional seats. Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in the House and control the Senate. Redistricting and polling blind spots are affecting the races. Polish prime minister and defense minister face assassination threats; officials hold counterterrorism meeting and arrest suspecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335140Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:29:46 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Poland’s prime minister and defense minister have received assassination threats. Officials held a counterterrorism meeting and arrested a suspect. A campus violence incident in Warsaw earlier left 1 dead and several injured, raising public anxiety. British Prime Minister Bainan accused Russia of interfering in the 2016 Brexit referendum. Japanese media film North Korea using explosives to clear a path; expert suspects plans for key outposthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335139Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:26:53 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Japanese media filmed North Korean soldiers using explosives to clear a path along the border. Experts suspect they are building a key military outpost and roads designed for fortification. North Korea also fired 2 ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan in October, drawing concern from the United States, Japan and South Korea and prompting a protest from the Japanese government. 2 U.S. scholars share Nobel economics prize for research on policies to stabilize the economyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335137Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:24:09 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences will be awarded to U.S. scholars Robert Hall and Michael Woodford for their contributions to policies for macroeconomic stability and the foundations of microeconomics. Fire burns through the night at Yuanli landfill; 苗栗縣環保局 initially suspects methane gas caused blazehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335135Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:13:40 +0900Taiwan公視新聞苗栗苑裡垃圾掩埋場發生大火，經消防隊全力灌救後於12日上午控制火勢。苗栗縣環保局初步判斷為沼氣引發燃燒，燃燒面積達1萬5千平方公尺，周邊空氣品質受影響，建議民眾關閉門窗並佩戴口罩。 Overloaded migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti in Africa, killing 139 and leaving 84 missinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335129Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:09:41 +0900Taiwan公視新聞非洲吉布地發生移民船超載翻覆事故，造成139人死亡、84人失蹤，為該航線史上最嚴重事件之一。國際移民組織IOM與當地當局合作進行搜救及援助。 Migrant worker becomes pregnant soon after arriving in Taiwan for work; 全聯會 urges government to reinstate pregnancy testshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335134Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:03:51 +0900Taiwan公視新聞全聯會 has urged the government to reinstate pregnancy tests for migrant workers upon arrival and require medical examinations in their home countries, to address employers’ concerns when foreign domestic helpers become pregnant soon after arriving. 勞動部 said it needs to gather opinions from all sides and discuss changes to the system. People in Taiwan took more than 500 million sleeping pills last year; doctors promote brief insomnia intervention to improve sleephttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335142Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:52:26 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Use of sleeping pills in Taiwan exceeded 500 million pills last year, a record high. Doctors warned of the risks of long-term reliance and are promoting brief insomnia interventions to improve sleep. Motorcyclist crushed to death after collision with garbage truck in Changhua; sanitation team to review procedures and consider adding protectionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335136Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:40:08 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A 73-year-old woman riding a scooter was crushed to death after colliding with a garbage truck in Changhua City. The crash happened at the intersection of Section 1 of Zhangnan Road and Fudong Street. 彰化市公所清潔隊 said it would review its procedures, require drivers to stop for 3 seconds before turning, and assess adding cameras and sensors to vehicles to reduce blind spots. Argument with pharmacist over medication quantity leads to 30,000 fine for Kaohsiung resident under Pharmaceutical Affairs Acthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335133Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:40:08 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Mr. Yu of Kaohsiung argued with a pharmacist over the quantity of medication and was fined 30,000 by the health bureau under the Medical Care Act. His appeal was rejected. Attacks on multiple airports in Saudi Arabia kill 14 and injure more than 300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335138Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:40:07 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Attacks on multiple airports in Saudi Arabia killed 14 and injured more than 300. The Houthi movement claimed it launched missiles and drones in retaliation for airstrikes, prompting flight cancellations and a shift to online classes at schools. Iran’s foreign minister said he was ready to help facilitate dialogue. Baseball prospect Li Hao-yu hits 10 home runs in his first major league season, setting multiple records for Taiwanese playershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335144Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:40:06 +0900Taiwan公視新聞台灣旅美棒球選手李灝宇於2026年首登大聯盟，效力底特律老虎隊並創下多項台將紀錄，包括單季10轟、出賽114場及打擊率2成64，獲《Bleacher Report》評為前50大新秀第49名，明年目標為進入開季名單及打明星賽。 Hualien B&Bs reported for raising prices during the holiday break; county plans penalties after finding rates differed from those filedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335143Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:40:06 +0900Taiwan公視新聞交通部觀光署國旅平日住宿獎助上路1個多月，累計折抵房間數45萬多間。中秋連假期間有旅客投訴花蓮民宿房價飆漲且與報備不符，花蓮縣政府擬開罰；學者建議加強監管以避免業者趁機漲價。 Named to Fortune’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia again! Hon Hai’s Yang Chiu-chin on AI factories: The future is about more than automation; people, AI and robots must work togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3337397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3337397Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:08:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yang Chiu-chin, former rotating CEO of Hon Hai Technology Group, was named No. 16 on Fortune’s 2026 list of the most influential women in Asia for the second time. She said the future of manufacturing hinges on collaboration among people, AI and robots, and stressed that companies should focus on redesigning work and retraining employees. 金武烈《鐵拳教育》才排第二！近3年Netflix最強韓劇TOP10冠軍是它：9.4分打敗《未知的首爾》、看完結局哭到不行https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335068Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article ranks the top 10 Korean Netflix dramas that premiered from 2024 through October 7, 2026, based on ratings from 豆瓣. When Life Gives You Tangerines topped the list with a score of 9.4. Other titles included The Iron Fist Education and Unknown Seoul, spanning a range of genres for viewers to explore. Is AI in a bubble? Is 台積電 going to Texas? Quantedge directly addresses 4 major market concerns, stressing that delivery capacity is keyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335069Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:56:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lee Hung-chi, founder of 寬量國際 (QIC), addressed 4 major market concerns at a fourth-quarter news conference: an AI investment bubble, geopolitics, 台積電’s overseas facilities and capacity delivery. He stressed that delivery capacity is key. Where is the next 川湖 or 台光電? A breakdown of Quantedge’s AI 500 list, from shipped products and indirect beneficiaries to companies still positioning themselveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335070Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:51:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒寬量國際 released its QIC AI 500 study, identifying 500 potential AI beneficiaries among non-large-cap technology companies. It divided them into 2 categories: clear beneficiaries and companies with substantial but small exposure, advising investors to distinguish between evidence of shipments and evidence of revenue. Do foreign investors’ net sales mean they are bearish on Taiwan stocks? 寬量’s Lee Hung-chi breaks down ECB arbitrage, GDRs and ETF fund flowshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335071Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:48:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lee Hung-chi, founder of 寬量國際, said at a news conference on the 12th that foreign investors’ net selling in Taiwan’s spot market does not mean they are bearish on Taiwanese companies, as it involves cross-market trades and hedging strategies related to ECBs, GDRs and ETFs. Taiwan’s AI 500 market capitalization could reach $2.7 trillion! 寬量: Leaders hold 6.8 trillion in cash, with capacity expansion driving small and midsize suppliershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335072Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:33:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒寬量國際 released its QIC AI 500 study, projecting that the AI companies’ combined market capitalization will reach $2.66 trillion in 2030. Large Taiwanese technology companies have ample cash and continue to raise funds, and their capacity expansion will drive growth among small and midsize suppliers. “Chiang Wan-an’s reelection is still a sure thing!” Doctor says the “ocean current” is just a feint: The DPP is really trying to hold Kaohsiunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334937Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:49:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Physician Su Wei-shuo analyzed the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, saying the DPP’s attacks on Chiang Wan-an were merely a feint aimed at securing the battle for Kaohsiung. He believes Chiang Wan-an is on solid footing for reelection, and that his influence will help the KMT’s prospects in Kaohsiung. 客串民視《豆腐媽媽》爆爭議！馮賢賢喊「減分」：民視賺流量、沈伯洋得到什麼？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334938Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:21:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒2026九合一選戰期間，民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋擬客串民視八點檔《豆腐媽媽》引發爭議。資深媒體人馮賢賢強烈反對，指稱此舉將損害沈伯洋專業可信的形象，屬減分操作，並警告這可能讓選戰失焦，僅利於民視獲取流量。 Sale on laptops at Amazonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335250Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESエムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 launched an early sale on MSI laptops on October 13, ahead of Amazon’s “Prime Big Deal Days.” 【2026 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days】Up to 20% off Ashhada series and health foods｜October 13 (Tue) to October 19 (Mon)【Beauty, Skincare, Health】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335000Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社RAVIPA will offer the Ashhada series (anti-aging skincare products) and the health food Zukkachin at up to 20% off during “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days” and “Amazon Smile SALE,” running from October 13 to 19, 2026. 【2026 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days】Up to 20% off Hairmore series｜October 13 (Tue) to October 19 (Mon)【Hair Care, Beauty, Skincare】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334999Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社RAVIPA announced that it will offer products from the Hairmore series at up to 20% off during “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days,” running from October 13 to 19, 2026. 【A funeral home with over 100 years of history showcases the “cutting edge”】株式会社永田屋 to screen “A Talk on Life” using projection mapping, challenging industry conventions!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335004Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社永田屋, a funeral home with over 100 years of history, will screen “A Talk on Life” using projection mapping at the “永田屋終活文化祭2026.” Planned by young employees, the interactive event will blend tradition with the latest technology to convey the importance of life. 【Sale】Electric work chair brand LiberNovo to hold “Autumn Premium Sale,” with up to 43% off eligible productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335003Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLIBERNOVO HK CO., LIMITED will hold its “Autumn Premium Sale” from October 13 to 19, 2026, with discounts of up to 43% on eligible products. Birthday merchandise and voice content for “小日向千虎,” a member of VTuber agency ハコネクト, go on sale starting October 13 (Tue)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335002Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBirthday merchandise and voice content for “小日向千虎,” a member of VTuber agency ハコネクト, go on sale starting October 13 (Tue) 15 Blueair air purifier and humidifier models at special prices during “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.” Popular models for keeping indoor air clean in the colder months are also includedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335001Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESセールス・オンデマンド株式会社 announced that 15 Blueair air purifier and humidifier models will be offered at special prices during “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.” The early sale runs from October 13, 2026, and the main sale begins on October 16. Investors upbeat about corporate earnings season; European stocks close higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3337457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3337457Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:04:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMajor European stock indexes closed higher as investors anticipated strong growth during corporate earnings season. 沈伯洋演8點檔喊卡 民視：未協調出合適拍攝時間https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335006Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:51:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋有意演出民視8點檔「豆腐媽媽」，但雙方因行程無法協調出合適拍攝時間，最終客串演出未能成行。 British military base suspected terror target; UK prime minister says Iran is highly likely behind plothttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335007Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:46:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABritish Prime Minister 柏南 said the plot suspected of targeting RAF Fairford was highly likely coordinated from within Iran and directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; the United States has withdrawn B-1 bombers from the base. Global smartphone shipments in third quarter hit 14-year low for the quarter; Chinese firms see biggest declineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335005Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:35:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACounterpoint data show that global smartphone shipments fell 20% year on year in the third quarter, hitting a 14-year low for the quarter, due to rising memory costs and supply shortages. 三星 led with a 23% market share, while Apple reached 22%; shipments by Chinese brands OPPO, vivo and 小米 fell sharply. 微軟 unveils next-generation AI chip Maia 300; some components use 台積電’s 2-nanometer processhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334997Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA微軟 has unveiled its third-generation in-house AI chip, Maia 300. Its core compute chiplets use 台積電’s 2-nanometer process, with more than 1 million units planned for large-scale deployment next year, reaching several GW in scale. Each rack holds 96 chips and consumes about 167kW, compared with 輝達’s GB300 rack, which holds 72 GPUs and consumes about 142kW. President congratulates 中信兄弟 on reaching Taiwan Series and thanks 統一獅 for fighting to the endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334998Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Game 4 of the CPBL playoff challenge series, 中信兄弟 defeated 統一獅 to advance to the Taiwan Series. President Lai Ching-te posted congratulations to 中信兄弟 and thanked 統一獅 for fighting to the end. A buying opportunity or a warning sign? 高盛 upgrades global equities, sees earnings as a boosthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3337337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3337337Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網高盛 (GS-US) on the 12th upgraded its short-term allocation rating for global equities from “neutral” to “overweight,” citing support from corporate earnings and attractive valuations. The bank maintained “overweight” ratings on Asian and U.S. stocks and an “underweight” rating on European stocks, and recommended a barbell strategy and an overweight position in government bonds. Opportunity or warning sign? U.S. bank stocks enter technical correction ahead of earnings, with views split on buying the dip or trimming positionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3337338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3337338Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Shares of major U.S. banks entered a technical correction ahead of earnings season, with the KBW index down more than 10%. Despite upbeat forecasts for trading revenue, funding costs in a high-interest-rate environment and consumers’ ability to repay loans are in focus, and analysts are divided on the outlook. Memory stocks are still raking in profits, but the market fears the party is over! 美光 falls below $1,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335008Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The memory industry is posting strong profits, but share prices are falling. 美光 dropped below $1,000, while China's ChangXin introduced new DRAM technology. A catch-up decline in South Korean stocks and the end of share buybacks intensified selling pressure, as the market worried that profits had peaked. China's push to become a technology powerhouse has also piled up a mountain of debt! Nonfinancial-sector liabilities exceed 3 times GDPhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334877Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網BIS data show China's nonfinancial-sector liabilities have exceeded 3 times GDP, with an increase of $43 trillion. Excessive borrowing has led to overcapacity and expanding exports, with the trade surplus reaching $1 trillion. Broad government debt has risen to 127% of GDP, posing challenges to the efficiency of the financial system. 微軟 president: AI is regulated less than a carton of milkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334878Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:56:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網微軟 President Smith criticized AI regulation as being weaker than regulation of a carton of milk in an interview with the BBC, calling for globally unified AI safety rules and review by independent bodies. He said the UK is best placed to lead AI regulation because it has an AI Safety Institute. 微軟 wants to rely less on 輝達! It may deploy more than a million of its own Maia 300 AI chips next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3334879Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網微軟 unveiled its third-generation in-house AI chip, Maia 300, and plans to deploy more than 1 million next year to support internal AI services and cut computing costs. It uses a chiplet design with 2-nanometer and 3-nanometer processes from 台積電, underscoring the industry's move to reduce reliance on 輝達. Water Outage (Miaoli County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335168Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 said emergency repairs to a pipeline in Zhongping Village, Tongluo Township, will cut water to several villages in Gongguan Township, Miaoli County. Water outage (Keelung City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335154Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:50:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for several neighborhoods in Ren’ai District, Keelung City, due to flow testing in a small area on Fuxing Street. The outage will run from the evening of Oct. 12, 2026, to the early hours of Oct. 14. Water outage (Keelung City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335153Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:50:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some neighborhoods in Ren’ai District, Keelung City, due to leak detection in the Zhongshan Park area. The affected areas include Wenchang, Tongfeng, Mingde and Xindian. Water outage (Hsinchu County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335155Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages in several villages in Qionglin Township, Hsinchu County, due to emergency repairs to a 100pvcp pipe. The affected areas include Shangshan and Zhongkeng villages. The outage takes effect at 2026-10-12 20:40 and ends at 2026-10-13 04:00. Water Outage (Nantou County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335156Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will conduct functional tests of shutoff valves ahead of building a district metering network in some neighborhoods of Nantou City, Nantou County, with water service to be cut in stages. Health Calendar | Laugh a lot, dream, be different (Fredrik Backman, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry) - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-00/index-en.html#n3335323Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康On World Thrombosis Day, the article quotes the line “Laugh a lot, dream, be different” from My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry and explains from a neuroscience perspective that laughter can promote endorphin release, reduce stress hormones and balance the autonomic nervous system, offering a way to support mental and physical health.