Issue #35 - decarbonized planes ✈️ phone scams 📵, AI for banks 🤖
Issue #35 - decarbonized planes ✈️ phone scams 📵, AI for banks 🤖
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As usually, this month's issue brings you the latest updates and trends in technology from Japan. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy it! Thank you again for being a part of the TEKUNI community.
Monthly Tech Update
This month, Japan announced intentions to lead talks on AI risks at G7 digital meeting and signed an accord with the US on Martian moon exploration.
The government also unveiled plans to create guidelines on use of AI chatbots in schools, and its nuclear watchdog said it will again halt a safety assessment of the offline Tsuruga reactor.
Finally, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida escaped unharmed after an explosive device was thrown ahead of a campaign speech during his visit to western Japan.
❓ Want to find out more about the latest tech news in Japan?
🔗 Here is the newsletter’s link section:
The Good
Virtual spaces coaxing Japan's social recluses back into society - Kyodo
Developing energy-saving technology for data centers - NHK
Japan's take off to a decarbonized sky with SAF - Prime Minister's Office
Japan wins at WTO on India smartphone duties - NHK
Fast Retailing unveils energy-saving concept Uniqlo store - The Mainichi
G7 Digital Ministers to Adopt Action Plan on AI - The Yomiuri Shimbun
AI weed-killing drones reduce herbicide, cut costs - Japan Times
The Bad
ChatGPT developer to open office in Japan amid concerns - Kyodo
Lunar lander mission failed, Japan company assumes - NHK
NTT network service disruptions hit over 440,000 lines - Kyodo
Cambodia deports 19 suspects to Japan over phone scams - Kyodo
Japan Rail Pass prices to increase by more than 65 percent - TimeOut
North Korea fires ICBM-class missile - Kyodo
TEPCO running out of space to store radioactive slurry at plant - Asahi
The Quirky
Megabank to introduce AI chat software to assist employees - NHK
Private space venture firm aims to land on moon on April 26 - Asahi
Forested park in Saitama has an outdoor teamLab exhibition - TimeOut
SkyDrive's $1.5M 'flying car' gets first private customer - Japan Times
Denso launches free, QR online game - Japan Today
Droneshow seeks brighter shine with $750,000 funding round - Nikkei
Yokosuka is 1st local gov't in Japan to begin ChatGPT trial - Kyodo
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