Business Apr 21, 2023
New owner Elon Musk changed the policy to include the icon in a paid subscription service instead.
National Apr 20, 2023
Yokosuka becomes Japan's first city to use ChatGPT for administrative tasks
by Anika Osaki Exum
Roughly 4,000 municipal employees at Yokosuka’s city office began using the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot for a one-month trial in an effort to improve operations.
Business Apr 20, 2023
Panasonic 'smart town' attracts well-heeled Chinese retirees
by Maya Kaneko
Facilities in the town's condos include toilets that can assess body fat and heart rate, as well as take and analyze urine samples.
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Apr 20, 2023
The next arms race: China leverages AI for edge in future wars
by Gabriel Dominguez
China already produces the most top AI scientists, with the country hosting the first nine of the world’s top 10 institutions publishing AI-related papers.
Business / Tech Apr 20, 2023
AI weed-killing drones poised to reduce herbicide use while cutting costs
by Coco Liu
A handful of companies are turning to advanced technology to address the problem of chemical overuse in agriculture, with its costs to soil, drinking water and biodiversity.
Business / Financial Markets Apr 20, 2023
Goldman Japan fund joins growing bullish chorus on chip stocks
by Aya Wagatsuma and Yasutaka Tamura
Chip stocks have gained this year as interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence services has brightened sentiment for high-end semiconductor producers
Business / Corporate Apr 20, 2023
Ajinomoto may build new factory for crucial film used in electronic chips
by Kanoko Matsuyama and Grace Huang
The company may invest more than its planned ¥25 billion if necessary, and will make a decision on any new factory within a few years, its CEO has said.
National Apr 19, 2023
G7 digital chiefs to call for more research and governance of AI
During their two-day talks from April 29 in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, the ministers aim to formulate an action plan on AI governance, according to a draft document.
World Apr 19, 2023
Russian memo said war leaves Moscow too reliant on Chinese tech
by Alberto Nardelli
A previously unreported assessment suggests that some senior officials are worried that Chinese companies may pose a risk to the country’s information security and networks.
Business Apr 19, 2023
Demand rising amid AI frenzy, says chip-testing maker Advantest
by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa
A global race to develop powerful computing clusters and next-generation AI-training systems is spurring chipmakers to buy many more of the Tokyo-based company’s testing tools.
Business Apr 19, 2023
ChatGPT could expose corporate secrets, cyber firm warns
by Marissa Newman
There are concerns that confidential information fed into chatbots now could be used by AI companies in the future.
World Apr 19, 2023
NATO to seek engagement with China over ‘responsible use’ of military AI
by Natalia Drozdiak
The organization is pushing to develop shared universal standards for new technologies, following up on an AI strategy agreed among the alliance’s members.