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

Baby-crying sumo contest

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

China closing in on laser-propelled fast, stealth subs