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Changing forms of love: AI 'husband' inspires Japanese woman to leave unhappy marriage

TOKYO -- "I realized that if I wanted to change my life, I had to do it myself. Meeting 'him' made me feel that way," said a Japanese woman with a shy

Japan and U.S. to collaborate on AI-driven scientific development

The move is part of a U.S. national project called Genesis Mission, and Japan is the first country to cooperate.

South Korea labor minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

The government, businesses and unions should discuss how to share "excess profits" and narrow the gap between conglomerates and smaller suppliers, Kim Young-hoon said.

Chinese solar giant Jinko to supply power to desert AI data center

Mrs. Green Apple’s “Lilac” is the Year’s Biggest Hit in Japan

“Lilac” by Japanese band Mrs. Green Apple was Japan’s number one song by royalties in fiscal 2025, and the group had two other hits in the top 10.

Chinese labs with ties to military seeking Nvidia’s AI chips

At least seven Chinese universities that support the country's armed forces and defense industry are seeking access to Nvidia's H200 chips.

Japan, US to invest $1bn in 'Genesis Mission' AI project

AI advice in assault case and foreign business visa uproar: Our 5 most-read stories from last week

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between May 23 and 31. The first story was

U.S. takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China

Nvidia and AMD's chips may have been making their ⁠way to Chinese entities despite U.S. efforts to starve China of the semiconductors needed to develop critical AI capabilities.

Japanese institutes develop Wi-Fi chip operable in extreme radiation

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese institutes have developed a Wi-Fi receiver chip able to operate for hours in extreme radiation conditions that could help in

Japan, US, Philippines to hold September investment forum for Manila AI hub

Top Japanese banks to use OpenAI's new model against cyberattacks

Taiwan suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to China via Japan

Japan is one of many locations in Asia where Chinese companies access American AI chips — by renting hardware that's owned by foreign firms and installed in overseas data centers.

Japan told that universities are a key to startup success

The dean of the University of California's business school explains how innovation infrastructure can be developed.

Former U.S. cybersecurity chief urges IT reform in Japan

Systems that have been deployed in Japan for 20-30 years have "many weaknesses," says Chris Inglis, the first U.S. national cyber director.

Huawei says new Kirin chip for phones overcomes US clampdown