Why are some Japanese companies blocking people injected with the latest mRNA jab? What are the latest developments in Japan’s facial recognition platforms? Where does this week’s SGOTW come from?

SHOW NOTES

JAPAN

Japan to offer $3.0 billion for G7 Ukraine loan package

Unverified info on new vaccine leads to rejection of customers

SOCIETY 5.0

Group company DXYZ's facial recognition platform "FreeiD" will be installed in the fourth apartment building developed by Mugen Estate.

Smart home service "SpaceCore" begins offering smart intercoms for apartment complexes with facial recognition

RENATUS ROBOTICS Inc. and Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd. enter into capital alliance

Kirin Holdings introduces a trial of "AI interviewer." AI supports everything from resume reading to first interviews

Dentsu to use AI copywriter "AICO2" for audio advertising. Launch of project aimed at expanding audio advertising market

Newzia launches "AI Model Agency" service, providing advanced and affordable AI models tailored to corporate needs

SGOTW

モモタロウお手柄！密輸大麻１６キロ入りスーツケースを臭いで発見…容疑のスペイン人の男逮捕