Japan rushing to develop AI tools to aid surgeons
World 17:11 10/06/2026TOKYO -- Moves are underway in Japan to develop artificial intelligence tools designed to help reduce burdens on surgeons.
Anthropic opens most powerful AI model to public with safeguards
World 14:19 10/06/2026Anthropic, maker of the Claude artificial intelligence (AI) models, made the most powerful version of its technology available to the general public on Tuesday while restricting its use in sensitive areas.
Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap
World 10:51 09/06/2026Apple on Monday rolled out a long-delayed overhaul of Siri, betting the upgraded assistant can help close the gap with Big Tech rivals and new-age startups in the crucial AI race.
How a few AI chip giants warped Asia's stock picking game
World 12:49 08/06/2026SINGAPORE -- Sam Konrad's stocks are having a fantastic year, thanks to AI-fueled rallies in Taiwan and South Korea, but his fund is so top heavy with winners, he now needs to ditch his best performers.
Japan could end up an 'AI colony' if it falls behind, digital minister warns
World 16:09 05/06/2026TOKYO -- Japan could fall prey to a new form of colonialism in the AI era if it fails to keep pace with the technology's rapid development, the country's digital minister warned on Friday.
Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
World 10:57 05/06/2026DARTFORD, ENGLAND -- Amazon (AMZN.O) on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) investment in its European fulfilment network.
Hanoi police begin testing AI-powered drones for urban surveillance
Vietnam News 16:07 03/06/2026Hanoi police have launched a pilot program using drones equipped with artificial intelligence to monitor public security and urban order in key areas of Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho Wards.
After the AI binge, companies balk at soaring bills
World 14:02 01/06/2026Artificial intelligence is getting expensive -- and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology.
Japan govt urges transport firms to guard against AI misuse
World 17:15 29/05/2026TOKYO -- Japan's transport ministry called on railway firms and other infrastructure operators Thursday to take measures against the misuse of high-performance artificial intelligence models, including Claude Mythos of U.S. startup Anthropic.
AI chiefs walk back job apocalypse warnings
World 14:54 28/05/2026The most prominent figures in artificial intelligence are stepping back from dire predictions about mass unemployment, as the industry faces growing public hostility over AI's promised transformation of the workplace.
Japan seen obtaining access to Mythos AI model soon
World 17:09 22/05/2026TOKYO -- Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday that she was told by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at their meeting on May 12 of plans to grant the Japanese government and Japanese companies access to the Claude Mythos artificial intelligence model within two weeks.
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
World 10:18 21/05/2026One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment manufacturers leading the way, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.
