Mizuho has about 15,000 clerical positions at its core banking units and other group companies, and affected employees will be transferred to …
Japan
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Japan has signed Fujitsu Ltd. to develop artificial intelligence “agents” that could serve as digital staff officers to support military decision-making by …
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Artificial Intelligence
Uber Teams Up with Nissan, Wayve to Launch Robotaxi in Japan
by Editorby EditorWayve, Uber, and Nissan signed a memorandum of understanding to develop robotaxis. They will prepare a Tokyo pilot for late 2026 using Nissan LEAF vehicles …
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Artificial IntelligenceGlobal Developments
Japan is Betting Big on AI. Few Workers have Used It
by Editorby EditorWhen Hayao Miyazaki was shown an artificial intelligence system capable of generating crude animation in 2016, his response was blunt: “I am utterly disgusted.” …
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If your vision of a dystopian future included robot monks presiding over ancient rituals, Kyoto University has brought that vision one step …
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During the buzzy Milan Fashion Week, a tiny nonhuman guest is gearing up to make its fashion world debut: Mirumi, a robot …
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Artificial IntelligenceGlobal Developments
Asian Stocks Gain after Optimism About AI Sends Wall Street Higher
by Editorby EditorAsian shares mostly rose in Wednesday morning trading, with Japan’s benchmark hitting a record high, as investors were cheered by an overnight …
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A survey has found that 41.8% of job-seekers in Japan have used generative artificial intelligence in their activities. The survey, carried out …
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Artificial IntelligenceGlobal DevelopmentsRobotics
Japan to Mass-Produce Humanoid Robots by 2027
by Editorby EditorA group of Japanese robotics developers and major electronics and semiconductor companies has begun developing a domestically produced humanoid robot, with mass …
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Artificial Intelligence
Osaka Hospital Launches Project to Safely Utilize Generative AI for Healthcare Workforce Improvements
by Editorby EditorJapan Community Healthcare Organization Osaka Hospital (JCHO Osaka Hospital), Fujitsu Japan Limited, and Fortience Consulting Inc. today announced the commencement of a …