# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-17 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 96 items from 5 sources; Japan, 38 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 中信兄弟 cheerleader Yiqi, known as “Little Wangjing,” reportedly injured! She crashed on a YouBike and needed stitches; fans are worried after her injuries were revealed

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173172
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363657-en.html
- anchor: #n3418268
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、味全龍、PassionSisters

Yiqi, a member of 中信兄弟 cheer squad PassionSisters, was injured in a YouBike crash before a game and needed stitches on her chin. She will take a week off work. Teammates and her manager rushed to the hospital to be with her, while her family also traveled north to care for her. A scheduled training course was canceled.

Facts:
- Yiqi, a member of 中信兄弟 cheer squad PassionSisters, posted photos of her injuries on October 15, showing a bandage and swelling on her chin and a bandaged arm.
- Yiqi injured her chin and arm in a YouBike accident and needed stitches on her chin. She will take a week off work.
- Teammate Duan Jin and manager Guai Jie rushed to the hospital to be with Yiqi, and shared a post reminding people to stay safe.
- After hearing the news, Yiqi's parents drove north from Taichung. Her scheduled 3-day training course had to be canceled.
- The 2026 Taiwan Series, the “Dragon-Elephant showdown” in Chinese Professional Baseball, is set to begin on October 17.

## Government announces extra cash! Starting 10/19, “everyone gets a NT$500 shopping voucher”—eligibility and how to claim it

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:24:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173156
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363659-en.html
- anchor: #n3418270

Hsinchu County Government is joining a Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications policy by launching an enhanced “Zhuyou Voucher” program from October 19 to November 30, 2026. Those who qualify for the central government's weekday lodging subsidy and stay at designated partner accommodations can receive a NT$500 shopping voucher, in a bid to boost spending at local businesses.

Facts:
- Hsinchu County Government will offer “Zhuyou Vouchers” from October 19 to November 30, 2026, with a limited 4,000 vouchers worth NT$2 million in total.
- Travelers who qualify for the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications' “weekday lodging subsidy” and stay at a participating accommodation can receive a Zhuyou Voucher worth NT$500.
- Each Zhuyou Voucher is worth NT$500 and consists of 5 shopping vouchers worth NT$100 each.
- The Zhuyou Voucher is valid through December 20, 2026.
- The Zhuyou Voucher can be used at about 50 local participating businesses across food, shopping, leisure and recreation, with no minimum purchase required.

## With photo》Chinese student shouts “Little Lai Ching-te has been taken down”—and is in trouble! Apology does no good; expelled from Taiwan, and the consequences of “pinching the president's head” revealed

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:12:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173284
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363660-en.html
- anchor: #n3418271

A Chinese exchange student surnamed Wang was expelled from Taiwan after the National Immigration Agency revoked his entry permit under the law for posting a parody video of President Lai Ching-te on social media and promoting unification. He is barred from applying to come to Taiwan for 5 years.

Facts:
- A Chinese exchange student surnamed Wang recently posted on social media a video of President Lai Ching-te attending an event at National Taiwan University, using the camera angle to create the impression that he was pinching Lai's head between his fingers.
- The student captioned the post “Little Lai Ching-te has been taken down” and added hashtags advocating cross-strait unification.
- The National Immigration Agency announced on the 16th that it had revoked Wang's entry permit under the law and expelled him.
- In addition to being expelled, Wang is barred from receiving approval to apply to come to Taiwan for 5 years, and any future applications will be subject to strict review.
- The Chinese exchange student left Taiwan on October 16.

## 財新網 reports Huang Qifan and his son have been taken away! “Teflon official” faces reckoning a decade after retirement as the CCP's “20-year retrospective probe” enters deep waters

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173274
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363661-en.html
- anchor: #n3418272
- Companies mentioned: 財新網、魏橋集團、惠普、宏碁、富士康、廣達、英業達、麥德龍、漢高集團、德國之聲、中央社、中國國際經濟交流中心、重慶渝富資產經營管理集團有限公司、重慶渝富控股集團有限公司、西南證券、重慶銀行、重慶農商行

財新網 reported that Huang Qifan, the former mayor of Chongqing, was taken away for investigation on October 10, and that his son was also implicated. The incident marks the CCP's anti-corruption “retrospective probe spanning two decades” entering deep waters and reflects a reckoning over local debt and state-owned asset reforms.

Facts:
- Huang Qifan, the former mayor of Chongqing, was taken away by authorities on October 10, as was his son, Huang Ranfei.
- Huang Qifan's son, Huang Ranfei, has served as a special assistant to the chairman of 魏橋集團 since 2021.
- During his tenure in Chongqing, Huang Qifan built the key financial platform “Yufu.”
- In 2023, Chongqing was designated as one of 12 key provinces and municipalities facing high debt risks.
- Huang Qifan resigned as mayor of Chongqing at the end of 2016, when he was 64.

## Major fire incident alert (Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-10-17T13:08:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_2026101709400300599&info=20040302
- anchor: #n3418500
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 reported a residential building fire in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County; the incident has been closed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T12:08:07
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T13:08:00

## Water outage (Yilan County)

- Published: 2026-10-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610171200&info=20040301
- anchor: #n3418502
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 announced a water outage in Nanxing Village and Xianghe Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan County, to repair a leak in an 80mmPVCP pipe in front of No. 3, Lane 3, Alley 1, Xianghe Road, Nanxing Village.

Facts:
- 80mmPVCP

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610171200&info=20040300
- anchor: #n3418501
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for several neighborhoods in Luzhu District, Taoyuan City, for emergency repairs to a leak in a 150mmPVCP pipe at the intersection of Dafu Road and Xingren Road. The outage will run from 11:58 to 15:00 on October 17, 2026.

Facts:
- 150mmPVCP
- 2026-10-17T11:58:33
- 2026-10-17T15:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T12:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610171140&info=20040299
- anchor: #n3418503
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Dunnan Village, Houli District, Taichung City, to repair a burst pipe at No. 10-9, Zhaozong Road. The outage will run from 11:36 to 16:00 on October 17, 2026.

Facts:
- No. 10-9, Zhaozong Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T11:36:29
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T16:00:00

## Water outage (Keelung City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T12:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610171120&info=20040298
- anchor: #n3418504
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因劉銘傳路110巷62號漏水搶修，於2026年10月17日11:13至14:00對基隆市仁愛區水錦里、虹橋里及智仁里實施停水。

Facts:
- Lane 110
- No. 62
- 2026-10-17T11:13:04
- 2026-10-17T14:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610171100&info=20040296
- anchor: #n3418512
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 carried out emergency repairs at No. 120, Jia Hong Road, Jiachang Village, Nanzi District, Kaohsiung City, on October 17, 2026, causing a water outage in the area from 9:01 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Facts:
- No. 120, Jia Hong Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T09:01:34
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T15:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610171100&info=20040297
- anchor: #n3418505
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage in Wuhe Village, Renwu District, Kaohsiung City, for emergency repairs at No. 41-34, Yonghe 1st Street. The outage will run from 10:58 to 15:00 on October 17, 2026.

Facts:
- No. 41-34, Yonghe 1st Street
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T10:58:25
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T15:00:00

## Water Outage (Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610171030&info=20040293
- anchor: #n3418507
- Companies mentioned: 台電、台灣自來水公司

因台電包商挖破城北往環保局管線，台灣自來水公司發布澎湖縣湖西鄉城北村停水緊急搶修訊息。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T10:18:15
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T14:30:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610171030&info=20040294
- anchor: #n3418506
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Guiren District, Tainan City, to repair a burst 150mm pipe affecting Kanxi Village and Lunding Village. The outage runs from 2026-10-17T10:29:49 to 2026-10-17T13:00:00.

Facts:
- 150mm pipe rupture
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T10:29:49
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T13:00:00

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610171000&info=20040290
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363839-en.html
- anchor: #n3418508
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因新屋區中正路198巷200PVCP滲水搶修，導致桃園市新屋區多里及觀音區保生里停水。

Facts:
- 200PVCP
- 2026-10-17T09:52:56
- 2026-10-17T13:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610170950&info=20040288
- anchor: #n3418509
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Xintian Village, Rende District, Tainan City. The outage is expected to run from 09:43 to 16:00 on October 17, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T09:43:50
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T16:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T10:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610170940&info=20040287
- anchor: #n3418510
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Jianguo Village, Yingge District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs to a leak inside an alley. The outage is expected to run from 09:35 to 16:00 on October 17, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T09:35:05
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T16:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610170920&info=20040283
- anchor: #n3418511
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Yushan Village, Nanhua District, Tainan City, while carrying out emergency repairs to a 100mm PVCP pipeline in front of Yushan Elementary School in Yushan Village, Nanhua District.

Facts:
- 100mmPVCP
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T09:15:33
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T13:00:00

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610170900&info=20040280
- anchor: #n3418513
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Some areas of Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, may experience water outages as crews carry out emergency repairs to a leak at No. 128, Lane 585, Daguan Road.

Facts:
- Lane 585, Daguan Road
- No. 128

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610170830&info=20040277
- anchor: #n3418514
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhongxing Village, Sanchong District, and Touqian Village, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs to a ruptured pipe at No. 614, Huacheng Road. The outage is expected to run from 08:25 to 14:30 on October 17, 2026.

Facts:
- No. 614, Huacheng Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T08:25:18
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T14:30:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-17T09:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610170820&info=20040276
- anchor: #n3418515
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will shut off water to Guangxing Village and 獇寮 Village in Shulin District, New Taipei City, from 8:17 to 14:00 on October 17, 2026, while inspecting and repairing the Shizi No. 1 booster station.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T08:17:47
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T14:00:00

## Europe is waking up to a reality: Trump is increasingly tilting toward Putin

- Published: 2026-10-17T14:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632330
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363942-en.html
- anchor: #n3418826
- Companies mentioned: 馬斯克旗下的星鏈系統

European leaders realized at a summit in Brussels that Trump is leaning toward Russia, as he imposes energy sanctions and pressures Ukraine. Although Zelensky criticized Trump, Europe advised him to exercise restraint to preserve U.S. aid, while the EU maintained a united stance in support of Ukraine.

Facts:
- In just one week, Trump undermined energy sanctions against Russia and pressured Kyiv to stop bombing Russian oil refineries.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the Western alliance is in a more fragile position than it was a few days ago, and that failing to support Ukraine would put all of Europe and NATO at risk.
- With just a few weeks until the U.S. midterm elections, Trump is eager to find a quick way to bring down gasoline prices, prompting him to disregard sanctions in seeking to buy Russian diesel.
- Next month, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China, without Zelensky or European leaders present.

## Hot stock: Jentech gets a boost from new orders, surges past its consolidation range on heavy volume; gains nearly 15% for the week

- Published: 2026-10-17T13:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632587
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363944-en.html
- anchor: #n3418827
- Companies mentioned: 敬鵬(2355-TW)

Jentech's new orders for industrial-control circuit boards helped September revenue reach NT$1.871 billion, a 102-month high, and pushed its share price above its consolidation range. Capacity expansion in Thailand is progressing smoothly, with new capacity expected to come online in 2027. Analysts expect full-year operations to recover.

Facts:
- Jentech's September 2026 revenue reached NT$1.871 billion, up 27.36% month over month and 44.28% year over year.
- Jentech's third-quarter revenue was NT$4.812 billion, up 13.45% quarter over quarter and 24.7% year over year.
- Jentech's cumulative revenue from January to September this year was NT$13.108 billion, up 11.19% year over year.
- Jentech shares rose 14.82% in a week, breaking above a consolidation range.
- Capacity at Jentech's new Thailand plant is gradually coming online, with new capacity expected to start production in 2027.

## 00984D's assets surge 7 times, attracts NT$7.1 billion in a single quarter, and tops the rankings as Taiwan's largest active bond ETF

- Published: 2026-10-17T13:47:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632627
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363945-en.html
- anchor: #n3418828
- Companies mentioned: 聯博投信、聯博

00984D, an active bond ETF under 聯博投信, announced its 7th estimated distribution of 0.085 yuan, and posted an impressive NT$7.1 billion in inflows in a single quarter, bringing assets to NT$12 billion and making it Taiwan's largest active bond ETF.

Facts:
- 00984D announced an estimated distribution of 0.085 yuan for its 7th payout; it will go ex-dividend on November 3.
- 00984D's fund assets grew more than 7 times, from NT$1.49 billion to NT$12 billion.
- 00984D attracted NT$7.1 billion in inflows in the third quarter, while its beneficiary count rose by 7,701.
- 00984D is Taiwan's largest active bond ETF by assets.
- 00984D centers its portfolio on BB- and B-rated bonds, with an average duration of about 3.18 years.

## Hot stock: Healthy supply-and-demand fundamentals in shipping; 長榮 gains nearly 15% for the week and sets a record high

- Published: 2026-10-17T13:38:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632500
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363946-en.html
- anchor: #n3418829
- Companies mentioned: 長榮、長榮(2603-TW)

長榮 shares hit a record high amid strong capacity utilization on U.S. routes and the delayed effects of the peak season. Analysts expect strong demand from U.S. end customers to persist. Spot rates are above contract rates, and the trade truce is helping stabilize cargo flows, supporting elevated freight rates.

Facts:
- 長榮 shares hit a record high.
- Capacity utilization on U.S. routes is very promising through November.
- This year's spot rates are significantly higher than the contract rates negotiated in the fourth quarter last year.
- Demand from U.S. end customers has not weakened significantly despite inflation concerns.
- Insufficient port infrastructure and weather conditions are absorbing some shipping capacity.
- U.S. route rates are expected to remain elevated through the end of October.

## Is Anthropic worth $2 trillion? What about $1.5 trillion?

- Published: 2026-10-17T13:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632574
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363947-en.html
- anchor: #n3418830
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、Yahoo Finance、《路透社》

Anthropic's valuation has been cut to $1.5 trillion as investors question slowing revenue growth and the market demands GAAP financial data to validate its worth.

Facts:
- Anthropic's valuation is about $1.5 trillion, below the previous expectation of $2 trillion.
- Anthropic's third-quarter revenue rose 45% from the second quarter to $16.8 billion.
- Yahoo Finance reporter Jake Conley argues that ARR is not a real figure and that GAAP figures should be used.
- Some investors were disappointed by the slower quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in Anthropic's latest quarter.
- Anthropic's second-quarter revenue rose from $4.7 billion in the first quarter to $11.6 billion.

## 花旗 flags 2 major stock market risks for 2027

- Published: 2026-10-17T13:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631657
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363943-en.html
- anchor: #n3418831
- Companies mentioned: 花旗

花旗 says the stock market faces 2 major risks in 2027: slower earnings growth and greater concentration. It estimates that the technology sector will contribute 70% of global earnings growth, but remains bullish on global equities, supported by earnings.

Facts:
- Global corporate earnings are forecast to grow 35% this year, but growth is expected to slow to 16% in 2027.
- 花旗 estimates that the technology sector will contribute about 70% of global earnings growth in 2027.
- When earnings growth slows by about 20 percentage points, it usually means stock market returns may be close to flat.
- In years when earnings have grown but growth has slowed, global stocks have risen by an average of about 4%.
- In the United States, the technology sector is expected to account for about 80% of earnings growth in 2027.

## White House press secretary leaves after just five days? Trump confirms he advised her to resign

- Published: 2026-10-17T12:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632639
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363774-en.html
- anchor: #n3418352
- Companies mentioned: CNBC、福斯新聞、Trump Media & Technology Group、CNN

White House press secretary Katie Zakaria resigned after five days on the job following poor performance and legal controversies. President Trump confirmed he had advised her to leave, marking an exceptionally short tenure.

Facts:
- White House press secretary Zakaria left the job after just five days.
- Trump confirmed that he advised Zakaria to resign.
- Zakaria's tenure was shorter than Anthony Scaramucci's record.
- Zakaria's first press briefing lasted less than six minutes, and she answered questions from only three reporters.
- The controversy over Zakaria's legal qualifications concerns whether she passed the bar exam.

## 蘋果 teams up with Meta on AI! Dan Ives says it could add $75 per share in value

- Published: 2026-10-17T12:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632573
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363775-en.html
- anchor: #n3418353
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、AAPL-US、Meta Platforms、META-US、Yorkville Ives、CNBC、CoreWeave、CRWV-US、Benzinga

蘋果 and Meta are partnering to bring the Muse Spark Open model to Mac systems. Dan Ives of Yorkville Ives estimates the move could add $75 per share to 蘋果's stock price and is optimistic about the prospects for AI commercialization.

Facts:
- 蘋果 and Meta Platforms announced a partnership that will allow developers to run the open Muse Spark Open model on 蘋果 desktop computers.
- Dan Ives, a partner and managing director at Yorkville Ives, said the hardware integration would add $75 per share in value to 蘋果's stock price.
- Ives predicts that 20% of consumers worldwide will eventually use AI through 蘋果 devices.
- Ives estimates that AI will account for 15% of incremental services revenue in the coming years.
- The ratio of demand to supply for memory chips is currently as high as 13 to 1.
- 蘋果 has an installed user base of 1.5 billion iPhones and 2.5 billion iOS devices.

## Financial expert: Don't give up on this unpredictable market

- Published: 2026-10-17T12:20:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6630856
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363776-en.html
- anchor: #n3418354
- Companies mentioned: CNBC、摩根大通、摩根士丹利、艾司摩爾

Financial expert Jim Cramer warned investors against exiting the market entirely amid volatility, lest they miss key days of gains. Although inflation and geopolitical tensions are creating uncertainty, and some companies have seen their share prices fall despite strong earnings, the risk of sitting out is greater than the risk of staying invested.

Facts:
- CNBC host Jim Cramer said investors who exit the stock market entirely may not be able to get back in before the next rally begins, and could miss out on crucial returns.
- U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 down more than 1%, the Nasdaq Composite falling 1.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending slightly lower.
- 摩根大通 research found that if an investor had put $10,000 into the S&P 500 between 2005 and 2024, missing the 10 best-performing trading days during that period would have left the investor with less than half the assets of someone who remained invested throughout.
- The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6% month over month in September, slightly above expectations, pushing Treasury yields higher briefly before they turned lower.
- 摩根士丹利's quarterly results were not bad, but its stock still fell nearly 3%. Semiconductor equipment giant 艾司摩爾 reported strong earnings, but its shares reversed an early gain to close down about 4%.

## Zelenskyy appeals to the EU again! Seeks another 70 billion euros for 2027 as Europe faces a funding dilemma

- Published: 2026-10-17T12:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632634
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363640-en.html
- anchor: #n3418203

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked EU leaders on the 16th for an additional 70 billion euros in funding and air-defense ammunition for 2027. Some member states questioned the fiscal feasibility, and the EU has yet to reach a decision.

Facts:
- Zelenskyy is seeking at least an additional 70 billion euros in funding for 2027.
- The EU had previously agreed to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan.
- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stressed that Slovakia would not take part in the new loan.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the war would cost 155 billion euros next year.
- More than 200 billion euros in Russian assets are frozen within the EU.
- Zelenskyy urgently requested 300 interceptor missiles for Patriot air-defense systems.
- Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš stressed that the Czech Republic would not guarantee the borrowing in question.

## Philadelphia semiconductor index falls for 8 straight days; Jensen Huang says turmoil will pass and AI transformation is just beginning

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632616
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363641-en.html
- anchor: #n3418204
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVDA-US、CoreWeave、CRWV-US、彭博社

輝達執行長黃仁勳針對費半連跌八日及CoreWeave股價重挫等市場動盪，公開為AI前景背書，強調AI變革才剛開始，呼籲投資人聚焦長期基本面。

Facts:
- 輝達(NVDA-US)執行長黃仁勳在柏林接受《彭博社》採訪時為AI前景背書。
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell for an eighth consecutive trading day, its longest losing streak since 2008.
- 輝達 shares closed lower on 7 of the past 8 trading days.
- Shares of AI infrastructure company CoreWeave (CRWV-US) plunged by more than a quarter in a single week.
- CoreWeave's corporate bond prices fell to levels typically viewed by the market as a sign of financial distress.

## Prominent investor warns Tesla bulls against hyping a merger with SpaceX

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632571
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363642-en.html
- anchor: #n3418205
- Companies mentioned: Future Fund、Tesla、SpaceX、Benzinga、巴克萊、Deepwater Asset Management

Gary Black, managing partner at Future Fund, warned Tesla investors against overhyping a merger with SpaceX, saying a stock-for-stock deal could allow arbitrageurs to erode the premium and estimating that the new Roadster would make only a limited contribution to EPS. However, Dan Levy, an analyst at 巴克萊, and Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management are optimistic about the potential integration of the two companies in AI and manufacturing, as well as signs of a merger.

Facts:
- Gary Black, managing partner at Future Fund, warned Tesla investors to stop hyping a potential merger deal with SpaceX.
- Gary Black estimates that the new Roadster will contribute only $0.06 to Tesla's earnings per share in 2029.
- Gary Black previously warned that a merger could lower Tesla's valuation by 20% to 25%.
- Dan Levy, an analyst at 巴克萊, believes Tesla could announce a merger before its shareholder meeting in December.
- Gary Black noted that Tesla's price-to-earnings ratio for 2026 is as high as 230 times.
- Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management sees this as a sign that Musk intends to pursue a merger.

## A wave of breakthroughs in global historical research! AI deciphers a secret letter Napoleon sent to a French army general more than 200 years ago in hours

- Published: 2026-10-17T11:10:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632141
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363643-en.html
- anchor: #n3418206
- Companies mentioned: SentinelOne、OpenAI、Anthropic

SentinelOne engineer Carter Church used the GPT-6 Astra model to decipher a secret letter from Napoleon in 6 hours. Industry experts predict that 2026 will be a turning point for deciphering historical codes.

Facts:
- Carter Church, an AI engineer at U.S. cybersecurity company SentinelOne, used OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra model to decipher a secret letter from the Napoleonic era.
- AI took only about 6 hours to decipher the letter, far faster than the weeks required by traditional methods.
- Japanese patent engineer Satoshi Tomokiyo, who maintains the historical cipher website Cryptiana, verified the decipherment and predicted that 2026 would be a turning point.
- AI technology has been used to virtually unroll and reveal the text of Herculaneum scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
- An AI system at Notre-Dame de Paris has transcribed fourteen thousand six hundred pages of Latin documents, with character recognition accuracy ranging from 88% to 94%.

## Body found on slope beside Suhua Highway, suspected to be man who went missing in Dongshan days ago

- Published: 2026-10-17T12:17:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831782
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4363829-en.html
- anchor: #n3418476

A body was found on a slope beside Suhua Highway, and police believe it may be a 57-year-old man surnamed Lin who went missing in Dongshan recently. Because the terrain is steep and the body is decomposed, identification will have to wait until his son travels south to identify it.

Facts:
- At kilometer 9.8 of Provincial Highway 9D
- About 200 meters below the road
- After nearly 1 hour
- A member of the public called police on the evening of the 16th
- A 57-year-old man surnamed Lin from Dongshan Township
- Was seen riding a motorcycle in September