Business / Corporate Mar 23, 2023
Toshiba board accepts JIP buyout proposal, report says
by Kazuaki Nagata
The JIP consortium last month submitted a binding buyout proposal backed by $10.6 billion in loan commitments from major banks.
Commentary / World | Geoeconomic Briefing Mar 23, 2023
China determined not to be slowed by U.S. chip controls
by Tatsuhito Tokuchi
Sanctions instigated by Washington in October have made it virtually impossible to transfer advanced chip and supercomputer technology to China.
Business | FOCUS Mar 23, 2023
As AI booms, EU lawmakers wrangle over new rules
by Supantha Mukherjee and Martin Coulter
The European Commission proposed the draft rules nearly two years ago in a bid to protect citizens from the dangers of the emerging technology.
Business / Tech Mar 21, 2023
Nearly half of firms are drafting policies on ChatGPT use
by Jo Constantz
What those policies will look like may end up varying widely. Some firms have banned the chatbot, while others have embraced it.
Commentary / World Mar 21, 2023
SVB’s failure endangers more than just money
by Brad Glosserman
Before SVB’s collapse, the bank was “critical to spurring greater competition and creativity” in the U.S. defense industry.
Business Mar 21, 2023
Firm creates app for overseas buyers to access Japan's fish catch
Importers are able to buy fresh fish from around 100 ports across Japan after obtaining daily information regarding the type of seafood available and its quantity.
Business / Tech Mar 20, 2023
AI boom is dream and nightmare for workers in developing countries
by Rina Chandran, Adam Smith and Mariejo Ramos
For workers labeling the text, images, video and audio needed for AI services, lax labor regulations and low wages are the norm, tech experts say.
Business / Corporate Mar 20, 2023
TSMC’s container maker is the hidden jewel of Japan’s chip industry
by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa
Valqua makes specialized, superclean containers for storing essential chipmaking chemicals, and it expects to hit its highest sales ever this fiscal year.
National / Science & Health Mar 19, 2023
Screen time has limited effects on toddlers' development: Japan study
The study also found that the negative effects of a day's screen time on young children can be reduced by letting them play outside for more than 30 minutes.
Business / Tech Mar 19, 2023
What happens when your AI chatbot stops loving you back?
by Anna Tong
Some companies that found an audience seeking romantic and sexual relationships with chatbots are now pulling back.
Travel Mar 18, 2023
Can ChatGPT plan your next vacation?
by Julie Weed
Goodbye travel agents, hello AI-powered personalized itineraries.
Commentary / World Mar 17, 2023
Where will startups turn to now that SVB is gone?
by Tim Culpan
Silicon Valley Bank played an important role in financial innovation tied to the world’s tech hub. Its demise could be profound.