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The idiocy that will come with a reliance on AI

Commentary / World Apr 10, 2023

The idiocy that will come with a reliance on AI

by Slavoj Zizek

The real danger with AI is not that people will mistake a chatbot for a real person, it is that communicating with them will make real persons talk like chatbots.

Apple supplier Japan Display teams up with China's HKC as it seeks turnaround

Business Apr 10, 2023

Apple supplier Japan Display teams up with China's HKC as it seeks turnaround

by Kiyoshi Takenaka

The two companies will jointly plan and build fabs using Japan Display's eLEAP OLED technology, targeting mass production in 2025, the firm said.

Indigenous groups fear culture distortion as AI learns their languages

World Apr 10, 2023

Indigenous groups fear culture distortion as AI learns their languages

by Rina Chandran

Critics warn Indigenous groups are at risk from bias that can be embedded within algorithms, while generative AI models may also spread incorrect information.

Tesla workers shared sensitive images recorded by customer cars

Business Apr 8, 2023

Tesla workers shared sensitive images recorded by customer cars

by Steve Stecklow, Hyunjoo Jin and Waylon Cunningham

Some of the recordings caught Tesla customers in embarrassing situations — one ex-employee described a video of a man approaching a vehicle completely naked.

Japan plans to lead talks on AI risks at G7 digital meeting

Business / Tech Apr 8, 2023

Japan plans to lead talks on AI risks at G7 digital meeting

The push comes as the AI revolution, including chatbots like ChatGPT, has brought with it a range of concerns.

Samsung announces cut to memory chip output after worst profit since 2009

Business / Corporate Apr 7, 2023

Samsung announces cut to memory chip output after worst profit since 2009

by Sohee Kim

Operating profit plunged more than 95% to 600 billion won for the three months ended March, missing the average analyst estimate, while sales also fell.

Twitter’s blue check apocalypse is upon us. Here’s what to know.

Business / Tech Apr 6, 2023

Twitter’s blue check apocalypse is upon us. Here’s what to know.

by Brian X. Chen and Ryan Mac

Changes on the social media site are likely to make it harder for users to discern real people from impersonators, while making posts from accounts that don't pay less visible.

Japan to bolster support for chipmaker Rapidus in semiconductor push

Business / Economy Apr 6, 2023

Japan to bolster support for chipmaker Rapidus in semiconductor push

by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa

Domestic production of advanced chips is essential for the country to excel in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, trade minister Yasutoshi Nishimura has said.

Ukraine's tech entrepreneurs fight war on a different front

Business Apr 5, 2023

Ukraine's tech entrepreneurs fight war on a different front

by Michael Kahn

Military innovation in Ukraine's once-thriving technology sector has bolstered the country's out-manned and out-gunned armed forces.

U.S. gets new levers from Japan to curb China’s chip ambitions

Business | FOCUS Apr 5, 2023

U.S. gets new levers from Japan to curb China’s chip ambitions

by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa

Japanese companies control key steps in the semiconductor supply chain, which could be used as potential chokepoints against China.

G7 trade ministers vow to cooperate on tech export controls

Business Apr 5, 2023

G7 trade ministers vow to cooperate on tech export controls

Recognizing the importance of building resilient supply chain networks, the group touched on the importance of collaborating with non-G7 partners.

ChatGPT presents dilemma for Japanese companies

Business | FOCUS Apr 4, 2023

ChatGPT presents dilemma for Japanese companies

by Kazuaki Nagata

While some firms such as Panasonic Connect have embraced the chatbot, albeit with safeguards, others have restricted use of the service among their employees.

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