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Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks during a news conference at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2026
Several local government websites become inaccessible
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told a news conference Wednesday that the central government and others are gathering information to identify the cause of the problem.
The White House is pictured behind a fence in Washington on April 25, 2021.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2026
U.S. orders diplomats to fight data sovereignty initiatives
The dominance of U.S. AI companies — many of which use personal data to power their models — spotlights EU concerns around privacy and surveillance.
Workers install a fence around a makeshift memorial for the victims of a deadly mass shooting in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 12.
BUSINESS
Feb 26, 2026
OpenAI’s ban of Canada school shooting suspect’s account raises scrutiny of other online activity
The shooting in Tumbler Ridge is the latest tragedy in which critics have argued that interactions with chatbots may have forewarned of violence.
Japan's fair trade commission has conducted an on-site inspection of Microsoft's Japanese subsidiary over a suspected violation of antitrust law, a source has said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 25, 2026
Microsoft Japan probed over alleged antitrust violation
The source confirmed that Microsoft Japan in Tokyo is being probed over allegations it is unfairly preventing clients from using cloud platforms developed by its competitors.
Famed Meiji-era novelist Natsume Soseki’s belief that true expression transcends literal wording supports the argument that AI handling translation frees people to create rather than convert language.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 25, 2026
Sorry Soseki, I wish we had AI translation aeons ago
It should come as little surprise then that one of the jobs at risk of complete replacement by AI is that of translators.
A job fair held in the city of Chiba in March last year
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2026
40% in Japan use AI in their job search, survey finds
Job-seekers used the technology to revise resumes or search for job postings, the survey found.
A Samsung Electronics Co. 32GB DDR5 128GB RDIMM, high-capacity DDR5 DRAM module, arranged in Seoul on April 4, 2024.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 25, 2026
Memory boom drives South Korean stocks’ breakthrough past 6,000 level
South Korea’s equity benchmark has crossed a new milestone just a month after surpassing the once-unthinkable 5,000 mark.
The rise of AI is disrupting labor markets at an unprecedented pace, driving down wages and eliminating entire professions faster than new ones can emerge.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 25, 2026
What happens when paid work disappears?
Every technological leap has sparked fears of mass unemployment, and each time those fears have proven unfounded. But the historical pattern may no longer hold.
Visitors listen during the Science and ICT Ministry's first national Self-Reliant AI Foundation Model presentation event at COEX, in Seoul on Dec. 30, 2025.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 25, 2026
Rebel startups challenge conglomerates in South Korea’s ‘AI squid game’
Nicknamed after Netflix’s dystopian survival show, the contest kicked off in January and is designed to have judges pick two of the best homegrown AI models.
Construction at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s complex in Phoenix on Oct. 17, 2025
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 25, 2026
The looming Taiwan chip disaster that Silicon Valley has long ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
The NVIDIA logo is pictured on its facility at the High-tech park at Yokne'am, in northern Israel, on July 9, 2025.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 23, 2026
Battered by Gaza war, Israel’s tech sector in recovery mode
The sector was not spared the knock-on effects of the war, which began in October 2023 and led to staffing shortages and skittishness from would-be backers.
Instead of worrying about disruption, investors in China are chasing perceived winners, drawn by AI’s growth prospects and its potential to drive cost savings for end users.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 22, 2026
China defies global ‘AI scare trade’ as investors chase winners
One key reason for the divergence in investor focus is China’s relatively insulated competitive landscape.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Thursday.
WORLD
Feb 20, 2026
Macron is setting up a G7 showdown with Trump over social media
The French leader says protecting children from the harms of social media and artificial intelligence will be a priority for his country’s Group of Seven presidency.
Prime Minister Takaichi should consider funding AI subscriptions because widespread use could help Japan overcome language barriers, programmer shortages and productivity challenges.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 20, 2026
Give everyone in Japan a subscription to Claude
Generative AI is transforming sectors across almost every country. But Japan is in a position to benefit more than most.
U.S. philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attends an event in New Delhi on March 19, 2025.
BUSINESS
Feb 19, 2026
Bill Gates a no-show at India AI summit as event marred by organizational chaos
The Gates Foundation said the billionaire would ​not deliver his address “to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities.”
Europe's approach to free speech differs ​from the U.S., where the Constitution protects virtually all expression.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 19, 2026
U.S. plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere
The move, which Washington views as a way to counter censorship, would allow access to alleged hate speech and terrorist propaganda.
A 16-year-old uses his phone in Madrid on Feb. 3. An order by Spain for prosecutors to investigate social media platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material comes amid a wider crackdown on online platforms, with regulators accusing them of practices ranging from anti-competitive behavior in digital advertising to ‌deliberate design ‌of addictive features.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 18, 2026
Spain to investigate X, Meta and TikTok over AI child sexual abuse material
The move comes amid a wider crackdown, with regulators accusing platforms of practices ranging from anti-competitive behavior in advertising to use ‌of addictive features.
Akie Mimori, country manager, Straker Japan. Some international investors are seeking more detailed disclosure from Japanese companies.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 17, 2026
AI translation could help Japanese corporations close the disclosure gap
New Zealand’s Straker has a product that can quickly produce complete English-language financials ready for international investors.
Commuters walk along a street on the eve of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Sunday.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 16, 2026
India hosts AI summit as safety concerns grow
While frenzied demand for generative AI has turbocharged profits for many tech companies, anxiety is growing over the risks that it poses to society and the environment.
An artificial intelligence AI sign at the Cloudflare house pavilion ahead of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 18.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 16, 2026
AI risk is dominating conference calls as investors dump stocks
Mentions of AI disruption on management calls almost doubled compared to the previous quarter, an analysis of transcripts shows.
Murakami says his novels are ‘different’ from AI literature
Haruki Murakami's first book in three years hit shelves in Japan on Friday.
Thailand gets serious about chasing high-spending tourists
Chinese tourists at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Rathawaramahawihan in Bangkok
Japan needs caregivers. Young Indians are answering the call.
Young people in India's northeast are increasingly studying Japanese in hopes of building new lives and careers in Japan.
Tokyo hospital baby hatch accepts 20 newborns in first year
Hitoshi Kato (left), head of San-ikukai Hospital in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, speaks during a news conference at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building on Thursday.
Hayabusa2 flies past asteroid as Japan aims to acquire data for planetary defense
A graphic illustration of the Hayabusa2 probe flying past the asteroid Torifune
Okinawa’s prized seaweed under threat as oceans warm
Local harvesters gather <i>mozuku</i> during low tide at Hyakuna Beach in the city of Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture. As the planet warms, rising ocean temperatures are placing increasing pressure on the seaweed industry.
‘Defense,’ not ‘warfare,’ stressed as pacifist Japan beefs up capabilities
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends an annual training session near Mount Fuji at Higashifuji Training Field in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 7.
Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
Foreign tourists walk on the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in May.
X Games returns to Chiba with new team format
Skateboarder Sora Shirai practices at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on Friday afternoon. X Games Chiba begins on Saturday.
NU Festival tests Takanawa Gateway City complex’s culture cred
Veteran improvisers Kazuo Imai and Atsuhiro Ito brought some unruly energy to NU Festival, a three-day multimedia event held at the Takanawa Gateway City complex.  

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