AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-18 06:00–09:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 23 items from 3 sources; Japan, 9 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Hu You-tian column：When experts give up on reversing the low birthrate，this Han nationalist wrote a 290,000-character proposal to “rebuild clans” and reconstruct the civilizational orderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433244Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Columnist Hu You-tian reviews the work We Are Who？The Clan—Ethnic Chinese Xia Community by anonymous author Gongzi Jinu，which uses AI assistance to propose the radical solution of reviving clans to counter the low birthrate。Hu praises its spirit of putting ideas into practice and suggests adapting it into fiction。 Tseng Chien-yuan’s view：The firebrand of Hong Kong democracy—Cheng Yu-shekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433245Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines Professor Cheng Yu-shek’s life and contributions as a key figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement，covering his academic background，his role in coordinating elections through 民主動力，the Occupy Central movement，and his eventual exile to Australia under the national security law。 Hsieh Chin-fang column：Trump’s betrayal，Ukraine’s fatal blowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433246Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Trump and Putin reached a diesel deal and announced an energy ceasefire without consulting Ukraine，leaving Ukraine feeling betrayed。SpaceX’s restrictions on Starshield services worsened Ukraine’s predicament，reflecting domestic inflation and election pressures in the United States。 Lin Ching-wen’s view：Judicial reform through the lament of citizen judgeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433247Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Law professor Lin Ching-wen criticizes the citizen judge system as a mere figurehead and recommends abolishing it。He also puts forward 4 reform proposals，including speeding up the resolution of summary cases，establishing an evaluation system for judicial officers，and requiring judgments to be written in plain language，in hopes of pragmatically addressing judicial shortcomings。 Yao Wen-cheng’s view：The death penalty，a mirror revealing the imbalance of citizen participation in trialshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433248Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yao Wen-cheng analyzes the controversy sparked by the Tucheng case’s first-instance life sentence，noting that professional judges in the citizen judge system have a veto over the death penalty because of a Constitutional Court ruling，creating an imbalance of power。He calls on the government to narrow the knowledge gap or reassess which serious criminal cases should be heard with citizen participation，to ensure that public involvement has a real impact。 Hsu Yung-hsiang column：Forget conscience；a purely market-based look at why 華為 would do business that “breaks the brakes” and costs liveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433249Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Columnist Hsu Yung-hsiang sharply criticizes 華為’s cars after low-cost plastic parts allegedly caused the brake pedal of the “Zunjie V800” to break，questioning whether it sacrificed passenger safety to cut costs。The article says 華為 uses contract manufacturing to distance itself from responsibility and markets expensive models by appealing to patriotism，in stark contrast with the uncompromising safety standards emphasized by Elon Musk。 Opinion：Lessons from Weimar—Democracy does not fall overnighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432984Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu warned in a National Day speech that confrontation between the executive and legislative branches could hollow out Taiwan’s democracy in practice。Drawing a comparison with the history of Weimar Germany，the article criticizes the current government for refusing to countersign bills and for its political tactics，and calls for a return to constitutional norms。 Opinion：“Ocean current” or “fake current”？The harder Shen Po-yang surges forward，the harder he will fall when the tide recedeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432985Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This opinion piece analyzes Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang’s campaign strategy，arguing that his “ocean current” momentum mirrors the failure of the mass recall campaign：it relies on emotional mobilization and the deep-green base，without substantial support from centrist voters。It warns that high-intensity mobilization could provoke a severe backlash when the tide recedes。 Chang Ching-jui’s view：It is “entropy”，not “dripping”—from the code of character formation to corporate resistance to entropyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432986Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former acting president of National Taiwan University Chang Ching-jui examines workplace challenges，saying corporate management often mistakes “increasing entropy” for the painstaking effort of “dripping water wears away stone”。The article stresses that companies should，like 華為，actively counter organizational entropy through the dissipation of interests and strategy，maintaining the dynamic balance and vitality of an open system。 Opinion: When the world no longer pursues only the lowest cost, what should Taiwan prepare for?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432987Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article analyzes blind spots in supply chain management, stressing that diversifying suppliers alone is not enough to prevent disruptions; stress tests are needed to verify the ability to switch to alternatives. Given Taiwan’s high reliance on imports, it recommends including switching times in performance assessments and using policy measures to help establish backup supplies of critical items. Opinion: France’s education problems are precisely Taiwan’s predicamenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432989Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Comparing France’s education crisis with the situation in Taiwan, the article notes that aging school buildings and teacher shortages in France have led to student protests. It warns that if Taiwan continues to ignore substantive education problems and remains preoccupied with electoral politics, it will repeat the same mistakes. Opinion: When a palanquin meets a dismounting stele—what the Tainan Confucius Temple controversy reveals about the boundaries of ritual and cultural governancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432988Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Mazu palanquin from Shanbian in Miaoli entered the Tainan Confucius Temple directly, sparking a dispute over ritual protocol. The controversy subsided after the temple issued a stern statement and the Mazu temple apologized, highlighting the challenges of cultural governance between traditional ritual and grassroots folk practices. Opinion: What the Army’s Lusheng No. 2 exercise reveals about turning new military equipment into combat capabilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432991Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Army’s “Lusheng No. 2” exercise will be held from Oct. 14 to 23, with Combined Arms Brigade 269 and Combined Arms Brigade 564 taking part. The exercise has been extended and will include verification of several types of new equipment, with a focus on integrating equipment and command systems to improve combat capability. Opinion: The people should not have to silently bear the costs of warhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432990Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Analyzing U.S. President Donald Trump’s description of the cost of the war with Iran as a “small price” and the controversy over Japan’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries minister Yanagisawa Kazuo involving budgets and political support, the article criticizes politicians for downplaying the risks borne by the public. It stresses that under democratic governance, the government must fully explain the basis and consequences of its decisions, and that the public has the right to hold those in power accountable rather than accept sacrifices unconditionally. Arson at government offices, looting of businesses: protests by 550,000 in France spiral out of control as demands blurhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433310Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:41:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMassive demonstrations erupted across France, drawing between 550,000 and 800,000 people. The movement’s demands expanded from students seeking education resources to protests over rising living costs and declining purchasing power. Arson and looting were reported in cities including Paris and Marseille, damaging public buildings and businesses. The Interior Ministry estimated that about 400 people were arrested. Good morning, world》Tainan’s first Tze-Chiang train runs on the underground railway, ushering in a new chapter in transportationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433306Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:15:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台南鐵路地下化自強號列車首發，交通部與台南市長體驗；日本政府批准台積電熊本二廠生產3奈米晶片；荖濃溪伏流水工程竣工，每日增供10萬噸水；疾管署統計流感及COVID-19疫苗接種破300萬劑；美國預算赤字創新高，川普暫緩對俄制裁；中國就愛沙尼亞議員出席台灣國慶酒會提出外交照會；CBS News報導張婉瑩與柬埔寨太子集團關聯；台灣赴陸旅遊人次年增近20%；就業金卡核發突破1.8萬人次，諾貝爾獎得主獲卡；道奇隊大谷翔平傷勢受關注，味全龍隊贏下台灣大賽首戰。 Vehicle plows into soccer match in Kansas, killing 2, including childhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433183Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:42:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA vehicle drove into the scene of a soccer match in Wichita, Kansas, killing 2 people, including a child, and injuring several others. Police have detained the driver. Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat 78-year-old French mayorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433044Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:08:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIsraeli settlers attacked a European diplomatic convoy in the West Bank and assaulted 78-year-old French mayor Bodet and American photojournalist Levin. U.S., French and Belgian officials condemned the attack, and Israeli police pledged to investigate, but Prime Minister Netanyahu accused them of a smear campaign. Stampede at religious gathering in eastern India leaves at least 19 dead and 25 injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432920Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:19:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASudden heavy rain and a public-address announcement triggered panic and crowding during Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata, West Bengal, eastern India, causing a stampede that left at least 19 people dead and 25 injured. Shooting at a Manhattan subway station in New York leaves 1 dead; trains temporarily bypass stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432799Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:54:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man was killed in a shooting at a subway station in Midtown Manhattan, New York. Trains are temporarily bypassing the station. Today, we will provide the answer key for the land and building investigator exam! We have also decided to livestream an overall review and predictions for the passing score on YouTube.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433309Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アガルートが運営する「アガルートアカデミー」は、10月18日に実施される土地家屋調査士試験の解答速報および総評LIVE配信を無料公開すると発表した。 【函館・湯元啄木亭】手ぶらでふらっと極上リフレッシュ！1人3,500円で温泉と和室でゆっくりできる「日帰り温泉＋客室で休憩プラン」がお日にち限定で販売開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433308Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES北海道函館市の温泉宿「湯元啄木亭」が、1人3,500円で日帰り入浴と和室での3時間休憩がセットになった限定プランの販売を開始した。 In an age when AI provides the answers, what will you create? Student interns wanted for a challenge in agriculturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433307Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社農情人が運営する「Metagri研究所」は、生成AIを活用した農業の情報発信とコミュニティ運営を行う学生インターンを募集している。メディア運用とコミュニティ運営の2コースで、農業やAIの経験は不問とし、リモート中心で週10時間程度の活動となる。 【世界の名門クラブが集うイタリア国際大会へ！】malvaサッカースクール「Universal Youth Cup 2027」出場に向けた合同セレクションを大阪・東京で開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433305Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESmalvaサッカースクールは、2027年3月にイタリアで開催される国際少年サッカー大会「Universal Youth Cup 2027」出場を目指し、11月に大阪と東京で合同セレクションを開催する。 [AI-Generated Video Survey] About 70% of frequent viewers want an “AI-generated” label! We asked 6,559 people [Commissioned survey research using primary data for the SEO and AIO era]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433304Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メディアシーク announced the results of a survey on AI-generated videos conducted through its QR/barcode reader app アイコニット. Among the 6,559 respondents, about 70% of frequent viewers said they want videos labeled as AI-generated. The company offers commissioned survey research services using primary data. A doctor who loves hotels picks the best hotels with mountain viewshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433150Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com皮膚科専門医のデルマログ先生による連載「ホテルステイの処方箋」第27弾として、四季折々の山々を望む6軒のホテルを紹介。 [Manga] Worried about individual stocks… ETFs are the next step!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433149Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comMore than 2 years have passed since the launch of the new NISA, and as of the end of December 2025, the number of NISA accounts had reached about 28 million. ETFs are attracting attention as a next step for investors with experience who want to ease their concerns about individual stocks. [Manga] An unexpected situation arises during gowning…https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433148Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com『医大生ですがなにか？Phase2』は、医学部4年生のめぐみちゃんらポリクリチームが血液内科無菌室での実習でガウンテクニックをおさらいする中、ラグビー部のメンバーに想定外の事態が発生する様子を描く人気マンガシリーズのリニューアル版。 From 100 million yen to 700 million yen: What happened after the rigorous test of “Sowing the Seeds of Million-Yen Investments”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3433147Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comA look at the results of Dr. K’s “Sowing the Seeds of Million-Yen Investments” test, in which an investment of 100 million yen grew to more than 7 times its original value. LINEPAY clarifies media reportshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432923Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:53:05 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所LINE Pay (連加網路商業股份有限公司) clarified media reports of a user data leak, saying an investigation confirmed that the data did not come from LINE Pay's systems and that the incident had no significant financial impact. 【台端】依臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司臺證上一字第1121801204號函辦理https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432922Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:44:39 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所台端興業 announced that as of 115/10/17, its fund investments totaled approximately NT$1.722 billion, with fair value assessed at zero. It had made no new transactions, and approximately NT$65.96 million in redemption proceeds remained uncollected. The company plans to pursue legal remedies. 禾榮科 signs cooperation agreement with GE Precision Healthcare LLChttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-06/index-en.html#n3432921Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:30:51 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所禾榮科 announced that it had signed a cooperation agreement with GE Precision Healthcare LLC, centered on GE Healthcare iRT software, to jointly advance applications for BNCT treatment software. The agreement aims to combine the parties' strengths in BNCT and AI medical technology, enhance the comprehensiveness of treatment solutions, and is expected to have a positive impact on the company's business and financial performance.