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Indonesia's Ministerial Regulation 9 of 2026 mandates e-commerce operators to assess platform risks, impacting users under 16 to prevent online harm. The regulation spurs compliance changes and highlights global trends towards varied national laws on youth protection.

Japan aims for a 26% global market share in autonomous vehicles by the 2030s and increases undersea cable installation share to 35% by 2030. The government also targets anime sales to reach 6 trillion yen by 2033.

Naver plans to IPO Naver Financial after a share swap with Dunamu, targeting a listing within five years. Conditions depend on market and regulatory factors, with a possible two-year extension. Naver will retain control through voting agreements despite new regulations affecting crypto exchanges.

IndiGo Ventures Fund-I has invested 1 billion rupees in Bengaluru's Sarla Aviation, a startup developing hybrid-electric air taxis. This boosts Sarla's total funding to $13.4 million for expanding operations and technology.

Saudi Arabia's PIF invests $550 million in Lucid, while Uber adds $200 million, aiming for a robotaxi launch in 2026. Lucid produces vehicles, Nuro supplies tech, and Uber handles operations, marking a strategic shift from Tesla's model.

OpenAI launched GPT-4.5, improving performance and capabilities, but it still lags in advanced reasoning compared to competitors. Access varies by subscription, and future models like GPT-5 are anticipated.

House Republicans proposed the Deterring American AI Model Theft Act to target Chinese and Russian entities misusing U.S. AI models. The bill, under review, may lead to sanctions or blacklisting, potentially accelerating China's tech self-reliance despite the U.S.'s ongoing chip advantage.

Samsung Electronics has requested a court injunction against potential illegal actions ahead of a union strike demanding 15% performance bonuses. A mass rally and strike could disrupt global semiconductor supply, as Samsung's profits rise amid record quarterly earnings.

Cobo has introduced the Adoption Clearing Layer (ACL), an incentive settlement platform for blockchains and payment institutions. It offers multi-chain payment routing, enabling users to earn rebates and boosting transaction volumes in the ecosystem.

On April 16, Hong Kong's major indices rose significantly as geopolitical risks eased and positive economic data emerged. The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.72%, driven by gains in tech and lithium battery stocks, notably CATL and Baidu. New IPOs also saw strong performance.

TotalEnergies anticipates strong first-quarter results driven by rising energy prices and increased production outside the Middle East, despite Iran conflict impacts. The company expects growth in oil and gas output and trading, against potential supply disruptions.

A senior Iranian official indicated that the likelihood of extending the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and further negotiations has improved after Pakistani military visits, despite ongoing unresolved nuclear disagreements.

Gate News update: On April 16, according to Gate market data, as of the time of publication, OORT (Oort) is trading at $0.01195. Over the past 24 hours, it is up 49.67%, with a high of $0.015 and a low of $0.00792. Its current market cap is about $8.8926 million. OORT is a decentralized AI infrastructure that protects data privacy and saves costs. By integrating global computing and storage resources, OORT can support trusted AI applications. OORT DataHub is a decentralized cloud platform where users can collect and preprocess data, including images, audio, or video, to improve AI and machine learning models. Users can earn OORT tokens by completing micro-tasks, verifying data, and inviting friends, among other ways.

Aave Labs has launched Aave Checkpoint, an AI-driven governance security system aimed at enhancing Aave's decentralized autonomous organization by ensuring rigorous review of proposals through automated analysis and mandatory human verification.

Elon Musk's Terafab project seeks to revolutionize chip manufacturing with $20-25 billion investment, targeting 1 terawatt capacity by 2029. While stock prices surged, analysts raise concerns about its feasibility, estimating costs could reach $5-13 trillion.

XRP rose 4% to $1.41, boosted by Ripple's partnership with Kyobo Life and increasing institutional interest. Broader market gains and positive community engagement also contributed, though XRP remains 63% below its peak. Key support is at $1.38.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged the Trump administration to communicate directly with China on AI development, emphasizing cooperation over isolation. He highlighted China's chip production and advocated for a global AI model based on American technology, warning against dividing the open-source ecosystem.

Fintech compliance startup Spektr has secured $20 million in Series A funding, led by NEA and joined by Northzone, Seedcamp, and PSV Tech, raising total funding to $26 million. The company offers AI-based compliance services for cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors.

Greater Bay Technology has produced its first all-solid-state battery cells, featuring an innovative solid electrolyte that enhances safety and performance. It aims for GWh production by 2026 and will debut in GAC's Hyptec vehicles, positioning itself as a pioneer in commercial solid-state batteries.

Madison Air Solutions completed a $2.2 billion IPO, the largest in 2026, pricing shares at $27. Strong demand supported the offering, which reflects growth in data center cooling markets. However, risks include customer concentration and controlled company status.