Show Notes
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 87-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,936
on turnover of 7.6-billion N-T.
The market rebounded from its recent downturn on Wednesday, but turnover was
thin as investors remained cautious ahead of the U-S Federal Reserve's policy
decision on interest rates.
Digital minister discusses AI, cybersecurity during US visit
Digital Minister Lin Yi-jing has held talks with U-S officials, think tanks
and major technology companies during a visit to Washington, D.C.
According to the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the talks focused on
cooperation on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The ministry has not named the U-S government officials who met with Lin and
his delegation, but has said they also met with several Washington-based
think tanks, including the Hudson Institute and the Center for Strategic and
International Studies.
The delegation also met with OpenAI, Meta and Amazon.
The ministry says one of the main issues discussed was "how AI models
understand Taiwan" - and that issues was brought up as the Lai administration
is seeking to ensure (確保) that Taiwan's language, history and culture are
accurately represented by A-I systems.
Central bank under pressure to raise rates at upcoming meeting
The central bank is holding its quarterly policymaking meetingtoday.
The bank left interest rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive quarter at
its last policymaking meeting in June - which meant the discount rate
remained at 2-per cent.
However, inflation topped the 2-per cent alert level for a fourth consecutive
(連續的) month in August and several major central banks around the world have
recently raised their key interest rates.
Reuters is reporting that a survey found that 28 of the 31 economists say it
will keep the rate unchanged despite the hikes by other central banks.
Russia Drone Strike Damages Ukraine Bus and Trains
A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five
people and wounded at least seven others.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack an “atrocity” (兇惡的行為) and
part of ongoing strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure.
The attack occurred today in the Nikopol district near the war's front line.
Zelenskyy also reported that a passenger train was struck in the Mykolaiv
region and that the passengers were evacuated.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister said that more than 500 locomotives have been
damaged since the all-out war began in 2022.
Ukraine is urgently seeking replacements.
WHO on Ebola in Congo
The WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in Congo 's Ebola fight, but warns cases in
one region are surging (陡增).
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports
UN Chief Urges AI Guardrails
The United Nations chief is urging global competitors in artificial
intelligence to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning
that “the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety.”
Secretary-General António Guterres says concerns raised by those on the
frontlines of AI technology that its development “is racing ahead of our
understanding of the risks” can’t be ignored.
Guterres told U.N. reporters Wednesday that governments must assume their
first responsibility to protect civilians from AI threats, which means
“national action is essential” but “global coordination is also
indispensable.”
He stressed that guardrails are needed to "make AI safe, transparent,
accountable (負責的), with human dignity at the center.”
That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn