Technology
Japan has successfully expanded its independent satellite-navigation capabilities with the launch of the sixth satellite of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), known as Michibiki. The mission is part of Tokyo’s long-term effort to strengthen the country’s positioning infrastructure......
Asian equity markets came under heavy selling pressure on Thursday as growing investor concerns over the profitability of artificial intelligence investments triggered a sharp decline in technology shares, sending benchmark indices in Tokyo and Seoul significantly lower. The sell-off was led by semiconductor......
Nvidia and Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries have announced a collaboration to develop artificial intelligence-powered robots for the shipbuilding sector, a project aimed at accelerating automation while addressing the country's growing labor shortages. The initiative, unveiled during Nvidia......
Japan has pledged to strengthen its response to foreign intelligence activities after renewed concerns that overseas spy networks are exploiting legal loopholes to gather sensitive information and acquire strategic technologies. The announcement follows renewed scrutiny of Russia's intelligence......
Japan has reached a significant milestone in its space program after successfully completing the country's first launch and vertical landing of a reusable rocket prototype, a breakthrough that could help lower the cost of future space missions and strengthen the nation's position in the global......
Japan is accelerating its efforts to integrate advanced artificial intelligence technologies into the financial sector, as policymakers and major institutions seek to enhance efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, and support innovation in banking and investment services. Recent discussions between Japanese......
SoftBank Group has introduced a new cybersecurity product designed to strengthen digital defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats powered by artificial intelligence. The initiative marks a major step in the company’s expansion into AI-driven security solutions. The new service,......
Nintendo shares fell sharply after a summer presentation failed to restore investor confidence, extending a prolonged decline in the company’s market value. The American depositary receipts dropped by around 9 percent during Tuesday’s trading session, marking one of the steepest single-day......
Hitachi and Google Cloud have expanded their strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of physical artificial intelligence systems and strengthen cybersecurity defenses against AI driven threats. The announcement builds on an initial agreement reached in May 2024 and extends cooperation into......
Intel and Hitachi have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence across industrial environments. The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced computing, industrial expertise and semiconductor capabilities to support next-generation manufacturing,......
Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the Final Fantasy series, has publicly reacted to an AI-generated concept video reimagining Final Fantasy VI as a modern 3D remake, describing it as “incredible” and sparking renewed debate around artificial intelligence in game development. The two-minute......
The Japanese technology company Sony is facing widespread online criticism after unveiling its new smartphone, which features artificial intelligence designed to enhance photography but has instead sparked mockery for reportedly degrading image quality. The issue emerged after promotional examples of......
Japan’s financial regulator is preparing to launch a public-private working group aimed at strengthening defenses against emerging cybersecurity risks linked to advanced artificial intelligence systems, particularly the new Mythos model developed by Anthropic. According to Finance Minister Satsuki......
