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Tiger Data launches Ghost managed PostgreSQL service for AI agents

Database company Tiger Data has launched Ghost, a managed PostgreSQL service designed for AI agents. The service is built on Tiger Data’s Fluid Storage technology and uses a copy-on-write approach so multiple database instances can share the same data blocks, charging users only for changed data. Tiger Data also highlighted a “fast forking” feature that copies existing datasets in seconds to minutes to create new databases.

Telecommunications & Media

South Korea to press ahead with facial authentication for mobile phone activation, distributors still burdened

South Korea is set to introduce facial authentication for mobile phone activations in July, a month away, but market unease remains. The Ministry of Science and ICT extended pilot operations to June 30 after industry pushback and has tested alternative methods such as PIN verification in a mobile ID app, video calls and fingerprint or iris checks. The National Human Rights Commission and the Personal Information Protection Commission have urged improvements, while distributors warn of delays, complaints and unclear accountability.

Games & Commerce

Snap alumni launch early-stage AI fund targeting next-generation social media

About 20 people with backgrounds at Snap have formed an early-stage investment fund called Ghost Angels aimed at next-generation social media. TechCrunch reported the fund has already invested in at least five companies and plans to deploy remaining capital into more than 15 companies over the next year. The fund did not disclose its size. It targets pre-seed to seed AI startups in social media and consumer sectors.