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Show Notes
Japan’s AI Bear Detection Tech, Japanese government to use Google and Microsoft for AI Governance, and China’s AI Laser Submarines. Strap in. You are living in Interesting Times.
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STRANGE TIMES
JAPAN
Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in by-elections
Japan, EU to boost economic security ties, reduce dependency on China
India to surpass Japan as 4th-largest economy in 2025, IMF says
COVID
Japan discarding 240 mil. COVID vaccine doses, worth $4.3 bil.
SOCIETY 5.0
Japan to trial AI scheme for spotting bears as attacks on humans rise
EU-Japan to cooperate on AI, data flows
Microsoft, Google partner with Japanese cities on AI rules
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
Japan’s first hydrogen-fuelled ferry begins service
Tokyo exhibition looks at what technology will be like in 2050
Japan city streams AI avatar vids of mayor speaking English to connect with foreigners
CHINA
China Confirms It’s Building a 4th Aircraft Carrier—and the Tables Are Turning