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Japan moves to strengthen counter-espionage efforts amid concerns over foreign intelligence activities

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 achieves first successful launch and landing of a reusable rocket

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 explores wider use of artificial intelligence in finance through cooperation with Google

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 launches cybersecurity product powered by Open AI models

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 fall after disappointing switch 2 showcase

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 expand alliance in physical AI security

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 expand AI partnership for industrial manufacturing

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,......

Final Fantasy creator calls AI remake concept of FF6 incredible

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......

Sony mocked over AI photo editing that makes images look worse

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 bank regulator launches forum to address cyber threats linked to advanced AI systems

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......

Rising concerns over social media addiction among Japanese youth

Growing concerns about excessive screen time are emerging in Japan, where a recent national survey suggests that a notable proportion of young people may be struggling with social media addiction. The study found that around 7% of individuals aged 10 to 19 could be classified as “pathological users,”......

Morocco joins Artemis Accords to expand role in space cooperation

Morocco has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th country to endorse the international framework governing responsible space exploration. The announcement was made in Rabat during a joint appearance by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The......

Former Nintendo staff say switch 2 faces playstation level pressure

Former Nintendo employees have raised concerns that the company’s transition to its next generation console is straining a long standing strategy that helped sustain the success of the original Switch. According to Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, who previously worked in communications and marketing......

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