The ransomware group Qilin, accused of carrying out repeated cyberattacks against companies including Asahi Group Holdings, has warned that attacks targeting Japanese companies and government agencies could increase after a suspected core member was detained in Osaka and extradited to Germany.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled a prototype next-generation shipbuilding robot that can climb vertically along ship hulls, part of an effort to use physical AI to address labor shortages and preserve skilled manufacturing techniques.
Panasonic Holdings is pushing ahead with one of the most sweeping restructurings in its 108-year history, cutting about 12,000 jobs, selling major businesses and reorganizing operations as the Japanese electronics group seeks to build new sources of growth around artificial intelligence, data centers and recurring service revenue.
A Tokyo court has recognized the commercial rights of performers over their voices for the first time, ruling that unauthorized use of AI-generated voices resembling those of celebrities can constitute an infringement of publicity rights in a landmark lawsuit brought by popular voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda against the operator of TikTok.
The Asia-Pacific gaming market has been having a pretty serious moment.
Tokyo Metro has launched a trial using artificial intelligence and floor projections to guide passengers toward less crowded train cars, introducing a new approach to easing congestion on subway platforms.