Commentary / World Jun 29, 2022
AI’s next big thing is ‘fake’ data
by Parmy Olson
Strange as it may sound, the growth of fake data is a step in the right direction, and not just because it avoids using people’s personal data.
Commentary / World Apr 25, 2021
The dangers of data-based certainty
by Diane Coyle
But before we entrust more decisions to data-based machine-learning and AI systems, we must be clear about the limitations of the data.
Business / Corporate Aug 14, 2019
Recruit Career sold job applicants' browsing data to dozens of firms without consent
Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. are among dozens of companies that bought data detailing the job-hunting activities of potential hires, it was learned Tuesday. The data related to the probability of student job-hunters declining informal job offers. It was compiled by employment data ...
World / Crime & Legal Aug 2, 2019
Accused Seattle hacker of Capital One tied to threat to shoot up California social media firm
The Seattle woman accused of a massive hack of personal and financial data from Capital One Financial Corp. threatened to shoot up an unnamed California social media company, according to court records. Paige Thompson, 33, was arrested during a raid of her house Monday morning ...
National Feb 1, 2019
The Environment Ministry on Friday published real-time airborne pollen counts across Japan for the first time this year, via an online map. The service will be available through the end of May at kafun.taiki.go.jp. "I want people to use it to avoid developing hay fever and ...
National Apr 25, 2018
Investigators launch probe into Kobe Steel data falsification
Investigators begin probing data fabrication by Kobe Steel Ltd., the company said Wednesday, in a move that could lead to criminal charges.
National / Science & Health Aug 23, 2017
Government mulls setting up AI center to analyze genetic data of dementia patients
The government may set up a data center to analyze the genomes of dementia patients utilizing artificial intelligence to interpret vast amounts of information, assist doctors and prescribe treatments.
Business Oct 7, 2015
Snooping worries lead top EU court to ditch U.S. data transfer deal used by thousands of firms
The EU's highest court struck down a deal that allows thousands of companies to easily transfer personal data from Europe to the United States, in a landmark ruling on Tuesday that follows revelations of mass U.S. government snooping. Many companies, both U.S. and European, use ...
World / Crime & Legal Sep 2, 2015
None of 21.5 million U.S. federal ranks hit by data hack has been informed, officials admit
The U.S. government has not yet notified any of the 21.5 million federal employees and contractors whose security clearance data was hacked more than three months ago, officials acknowledged on Tuesday. The agency whose data were hacked, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), said the ...
National / Politics Aug 28, 2015
Upper House passes law allowing businesses easier use of personal data
The House of Councilors enacted into law on Friday a bill amendment to make it easier for businesses to use personal information while toughening penalties for data abuse. The amendment to Japan's privacy protection law allows businesses to use personal data without the consent of ...
World Apr 8, 2015
Classified info said not compromised in Russian hacking of White House data: CNN
Russian hackers were behind an intrusion in recent months into a nonclassified White House computer network, CNN reported. Deputy White House National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said on CNN that no classified information had been compromised, while declining to link any attacks to Russia. "We do ...
National / Crime & Legal Oct 14, 2014
Police on Tuesday arrested a former employee of a Tokyo medical recruitment agency on suspicion of illegally copying the personal data of around 17,000 doctors and nurses. Kengo Mikami, 36, is suspected of copying the confidential information on or around May 30, 2012, while working ...