Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura attended an event hosted by Microsoft Japan, expressing expectations that generative AI can make public services more efficient. The prefectural government has signed an agreement with the company and is developing offerings such as conversational support for senior citizens.
Modern support teams are drowning in data. AI-powered dashboards glow with predictive charts, sentiment heatmaps, and trend lines that promise clarity.
Google launched Japanese support for its AI-driven “AI mode” in Search on September 9th. Users can enter questions or text in Japanese from the search screen on the web or app and receive AI-generated responses. The feature is free to use.
Recently, new digital assets that are leading technological innovations and market changes in the cryptocurrency sector have been drawing attention.
Japan has long been a unique haven for games and fun activities.
7-Eleven has begun trialing robots for some store tasks, including window cleaning and beverage stocking, in an effort to cut labor needs by up to 30 percent.
Honda announced that it will begin sales of a one-person electric mobility vehicle, the UNI-ONE, on September 24th for corporate clients.
An AI-powered disaster response system designed to detect flood risks and automatically urge residents to evacuate was demonstrated in Fukuoka City. The system uses video footage to identify potential river overflows and issue alerts without human intervention.