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Robot pets help ease virus isolation in Japan

National / Social Issues Mar 4, 2021

Robot pets help ease virus isolation in Japan

by Harumi Ozawa

From fluffy mechanical seals and mechanical singing companions to devices that simply crave love and attention, the pandemic has boosted sales nationwide.

Toyota begins building smart city near Mount Fuji

Business / Corporate Feb 23, 2021

Toyota begins building smart city near Mount Fuji

The automaker describes the city as a "living laboratory" where it will test autonomous vehicles, robots and artificial intelligence in a real-world environment.

Treetop sensors help Indonesia eavesdrop on forests to curb illegal logging

Asia Pacific Feb 15, 2021

Treetop sensors help Indonesia eavesdrop on forests to curb illegal logging

by Harry Jacques

Clipped onto a rope, climbing high up in a tree swaying in gusts of wind, Topher White finally reaches the roof of the rainforest and opens a laptop to run checks on a machine he built to transmit 24-hour live sound from the surrounding ...

Aurora partners with Toyota in bid to bring autonomy to masses

Business / Corporate Feb 10, 2021

Aurora partners with Toyota in bid to bring autonomy to masses

by Dana Hull

The deal aims to aims to mass produce automated vehicles and launch them on ride-hailing networks, including Uber’s, over the next few years.

China's growing use of emotion recognition tech raises rights concerns

Asia Pacific / Social Issues Jan 28, 2021

China's growing use of emotion recognition tech raises rights concerns

by Avi Asher-Schapiro

Technology that measures emotions based on biometric indicators such as facial movements, tone of voice or body movements is increasingly being marketed in China, researchers say, despite concerns about its accuracy and wider human rights implications. Drawing upon artificial intelligence, the tools range from cameras ...

Japan to use AI for customs procedures, stop drug smuggling

National / Crime & Legal Jan 20, 2021

Japan to use AI for customs procedures, stop drug smuggling

To stop the import of illegal drugs, Japan has already started testing a prototype nuclear quadrupole resonance device that uses AI to check X-rayed items and identify drug smuggling.

Honda to collaborate with GM on self-driving service in Japan

Business Jan 20, 2021

Honda to collaborate with GM on self-driving service in Japan

Automakers are scrambling to develop next-generation autonomous vehicles, with IT firms also joining the race.

Japan Post and Rakuten to forge digital tie-up aimed at boosting efficiency

Business Dec 25, 2020

Japan Post and Rakuten to forge digital tie-up aimed at boosting efficiency

The companies will try to tackle delivery staff shortages and other challenges by sharing Japan Post's data on postal items and Rakuten's forecasts of online shopping demand.

Yahoo Japan to delete hateful posts with AI to tackle cyberbullying

National Dec 23, 2020

Yahoo Japan to delete hateful posts with AI to tackle cyberbullying

The move comes following the suicide in May of Hana Kimura, a cast member of the popular reality show "Terrace House."

Beijing’s strong sense of crisis in Ant IPO postponement

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Dec 22, 2020

Beijing’s strong sense of crisis in Ant IPO postponement

by Tatsuhito Tokuchi

Amid the rapid growth of the nation's digital economy, Jack Ma’s dream was very different from China's.

AI, drones and 4K cameras: New tech boosts security systems in Japan

National Dec 20, 2020

AI, drones and 4K cameras: New tech boosts security systems in Japan

An increasing variety of technologies are being introduced in the field of security amid a serious shortage of personnel in the field.

Should we let algorithms make life-and-death decisions?

Commentary / World Dec 16, 2020

Should we let algorithms make life-and-death decisions?

by Dirk Helbing and Peter Seele

Nature does not optimize; it co-evolves. It performs much better than human society in terms of sustainability and circular supply networks.

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