# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-31 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 75 items from 6 sources; Japan, 37 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T20:08:40+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=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261031190840_0001&info=20043495
- anchor: #n3679352
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

The 水利署 issued an updated notice on the free overflow of Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into the Shijing River, affecting Baoshan Township, Emei Township, and Hsinchu City's East District, North District and Xiangshan District in Hsinchu County. Residents along the river are advised to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T19:08:40
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T22:09:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T19:50:01+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_202610311850&info=20043494
- anchor: #n3679357
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued an update on the water outage in some villages of Wugu District, New Taipei City, caused by equipment malfunction at the Yushi 1 pressurizing station. The affected areas include Wulong Village, Chengtai Village and Guanyin Village.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T11:54:05
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T21:00:00

## Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T19:18:40+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=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261031181840_0001&info=20043493
- anchor: #n3679354
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

The 水利署 issued an update on the free-flow spillway discharge from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T18:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T21:19:00

## Water Outage (Chiayi City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T18:00:02+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_202610311700&info=20043490
- anchor: #n3679355
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Due to pipeline replacement work on Section 2 of Daya Road, Minsheng North Road and other roads in Chiayi City, water is cut off in some areas within the jurisdiction. Users are asked to conserve water and store water in advance.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T16:58:29
- Expiration time: 2026-11-02T17:00:00

## Land Strong Wind Advisory (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Taoyuan City, Taitung County, Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T17:32:37+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=CWA-Weather_strong-wind_202610311632001&info=20043487
- anchor: #n3679356
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

The 中央氣象署 issued a land strong wind advisory (yellow alert), stating that from the afternoon to the evening of October 31, 2026, there is a chance of average winds of Beaufort scale 6 or above, or gusts of scale 8 or above, in parts of Taoyuan City, Pingtung County, Taitung County and Penghu County.

Facts:
- Average winds of scale 6 or above
- Gusts of scale 8 or above

## Russian Foreign Minister: If Zelensky Wants to Meet Putin, He Should Come to Moscow

- Published: 2026-10-31T22:12:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6643042
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4493500-en.html
- anchor: #n3679816

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, at a press conference after the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, urged that if Ukrainian President Zelensky wants to meet Putin, he should come to Moscow, and said Russia would ensure his safety. He also criticized the deadlock in US-Russia relations as stemming from continued US sanctions and military aid to Kyiv.

Facts:
- Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that if Ukrainian President Zelensky wants to meet Russian leader Putin, he should travel to Moscow.
- Lavrov promised that if Zelensky travels to Moscow, Russia will ensure his safety.

## Anthropic President: Claude Will Never Be Your Companion or Therapist! In the AI Era, Humans Must Keep Evolving

- Published: 2026-10-31T22:10:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642934
- anchor: #n3679817
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、Thrive Global、OpenEvidence、国際救援委員会

Anthropic President Daniela Amodei stressed at the Think Health summit that AI should take over tedious work to promote the development of human soft skills, and reiterated that Claude is by no means a substitute for a companion or therapist.

Facts:
- Anthropic co-founder and President Daniela Amodei shared her views on AI and human-machine symbiosis at the Think Health summit in an interview with Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington.
- Daniela Amodei stated explicitly that Claude can never become a user's manager, counselor, companion or child.
- Anthropic rejects advertising business and hopes Claude will end a conversation once the user's needs are met, rather than deliberately building dependence.
- Anthropic is working with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), using AI to help analyze pregnancy tracking data to plan medical resources.
- Daniela Amodei shared her own experience: when she contracted a serious bacterial infection at seven months of pregnancy, Claude suggested it might be a bacterial infection, helping her get the correct treatment.

## Eyewitness Recounts Terrifying Dozen-Odd Seconds: Behind the Spanish High-Speed Train Rear-End Tragedy

- Published: 2026-10-31T22:00:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6643043
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4493388-en.html
- anchor: #n3679673
- Companies mentioned: 西班牙國家鐵路公司、Renfe、伊爾約公司、Iryo

當地時間10月27日，西班牙馬德里以南托萊多附近發生嚴重鐵路事故，西班牙國家鐵路公司（Renfe）AVE高速列車追撞停在軌道上的伊爾約公司（Iryo）列車。截至10月30日，事故已造成69人遇難，50名傷者住院治療，西班牙首相桑切斯宣布全國哀悼三天。

Facts:
- 當地時間10月27日早晨8時，西班牙國家鐵路公司（Renfe）AVE高速列車從馬德里車站出發前往塞維利亞途中發生事故。
- 事故發生在馬德里以南的托萊多附近，涉及另一列停在鐵軌上的伊爾約公司（Iryo）列車。
- As of Oct. 30 local time, the accident had left 69 people dead, with 50 injured people hospitalized.
- Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez announced three days of national mourning starting Oct. 29.
- A technical investigation report showed that the speed of the train that rear-ended the other was between 160 and 200 kilometers per hour at the time of the collision.
- 事故導致伊爾約公司列車除7號和8號車廂外，其餘車廂全部脫軌。
- Survivor Ms. Gao described the impact as lasting 10 to 15 seconds before the train came to a complete stop.

## Google Reportedly in Talks with US Department of Defense to Join the 185 Billion Dollar Golden Dome Program! Helping Strengthen Missile Defense Data Security

- Published: 2026-10-31T21:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642880
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4493387-en.html
- anchor: #n3679674
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、Google、Aalyria Technologies Inc.、Palantir Technologies、Anduril Industries、SpaceX

Google is in talks with the US Department of Defense to take part in a data security project for the 185 billion dollar "Golden Dome" missile defense program. The move marks Google's first involvement in this flagship defense program, aiming to strengthen data transmission security of military command and control systems.

Facts:
- Alphabet's Google is in talks with the US Department of Defense to take part in a data security project for the "Golden Dome" missile defense program.
- The "Golden Dome" program aims to build an integrated, multi-layered defense network spanning ground facilities to orbital space assets.
- The Pentagon is putting together a dedicated industry consortium responsible for protecting the data transmission channels supporting the program's core military command and control software.
- Aalyria Technologies Inc., a spin-off from Google, is expected to take part in this work.
- US defense procurement strategy is gradually shifting toward a consortium model in which multiple vendors participate together.

## SoftBank Reportedly to Pour 50 Billion Dollars into Malaysian AI! Masayoshi Son's Investment Intentions Revealed, Data Centers and Job Opportunities in Focus

- Published: 2026-10-31T20:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642935
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4493225-en.html
- anchor: #n3679201
- Companies mentioned: 軟銀集團、SoftBank Group、Grab、砂拉越石油公司、PETROS、微軟、MSFT-US、Google、GOOGL-US、亞馬遜、AMZN-US

軟銀集團 founder Masayoshi Son and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar discussed a 50 billion dollar AI investment intention. SoftBank has signed a cooperation agreement with Grab and PETROS, showing that Malaysia is becoming a focus of AI investment in Southeast Asia.

Facts:
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar and 軟銀集團 founder Masayoshi Son held a video conference on Oct. 20 to discuss a potential investment plan worth 50 billion dollars.
- SoftBank, Grab and 砂拉越石油公司 PETROS signed a cooperation framework agreement in Kuching on Oct. 8 to explore jointly building an AI and digital infrastructure platform.
- As of Oct. 29, SoftBank had not formally confirmed the total investment amount, nor announced the full list of investment projects, funding arrangements and implementation timeline.
- 微軟、Google及亞馬遜等國際科技企業早已陸續宣布在馬來西亞投資雲端運算與資料中心業務。
- Factors drawing international capital to Malaysia include its geographic proximity to Singapore, its electrical and electronics and semiconductor industry base, and Sarawak's hydropower resources.

## Hanchor's Tri-Specific Anticancer Drug HCB303 Gains Another Taiwan IND Approval - Global Biotech Monthly

- Published: 2026-10-31T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=91007
- anchor: #n3679974
- Companies mentioned: 漢康-KY、漢康生技

漢康-KY announced that its self-developed tri-specific anticancer drug HCB303 has received IND approval from Taiwan's TFDA and will advance to a Phase 1 clinical trial.

Facts:
- Yesterday (30th)
- 漢康-KY (7827)

## Anchen Biotech's Topical New Drug Approved by TFDA for Alopecia Areata Phase 2a Trial, Enrollment to Begin at Year-End - Global Biotech Monthly

- Published: 2026-10-30T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=91002
- anchor: #n3679975
- Companies mentioned: 安成生技、TFDA、國立臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院、衛生福利部雙和醫院

安成生技 (6610) announced that the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has approved a Phase 2a clinical trial of its investigational new drug AC-1101 for treating alopecia areata, with enrollment expected to begin at year-end and preliminary results as early as the third quarter of next year.

Facts:
- Today (30th)
- 安成生技 (6610)
- Phase 2a clinical trial