World / Science & Health Nov 24, 2020
by Kashmir Hill and Jeremy White
Computers are getting ever better at generating realistic, entirely imaginary people. But the flaws are all ours.
National Nov 15, 2020
Japan to build first-ever checkup system with AI and advanced data storage
A Japanese government-funded project to develop the world's first predictive maintenance system for industrial plants will employ artificial intelligence and advanced technology to store data in a secure and user-centric way. The IOTA Foundation, a German-based nonprofit organization behind the technology, said it has been ...
World Nov 13, 2020
China eyeing AI to dominate cyberspace and space, think tank says
The China Security Report 2021 was released as the rivalry between Washington and Beijing has been intensifying, as has competition for technological hegemony.
National Nov 7, 2020
Japanese unit of IBM among group to test AI suitcase for guiding blind
A group of five companies including the Japanese unit of IBM Corp. are currently developing an artificial intelligence suitcase to help visually impaired people travel independently. A pilot test of a prototype was conducted at an airport in Japan on Monday. The small navigation robot, ...
National Nov 2, 2020
The government is facing a need to collect and analyze a huge volume of data in relation to the novel coronavirus, as well as other issues.
National Oct 29, 2020
Local governments consider using AI to rate severity of bullying cases
In the past, the Otsu Board of Education was not able to properly handle some bullying cases as its officials had to check one by one hundreds of reports.
Commentary / World Oct 27, 2020
Biotech future of promise and peril looms larger and closer
by Brad Glosserman
Emerging technology poses new and novel questions. Unfortunately, the time to answer them is growing short.
Business / Tech Oct 23, 2020
Fukuoka driving school adopts AI-based system to check skills
The technology analyzes a variety of data, including the route the vehicle traveled and its speed, as well as the movements of the driver's eyes.
Business / Corporate Oct 9, 2020
PlayStation inventor starts new career making robots for no pay
by Pavel Alpeyev and Yuki Furukawa
Ken Kutaragi, 70, wants to make affordable robots that can safely move around and do physical work alongside humans in factories and logistics centers.
National Sep 29, 2020
AI speakers play growing role in daily life of Japan's seniors and disabled
The devices have found popularity with older people and those with disabilities.