This week, Mitch and Alex talk about Japan's first casino, a film with only audio, guidelines for AI chatbots in schools, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

Sound-only film about foreigners aims to open eyes to their presence https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/9b5f43f94f62-feature-sound-only-film-about-foreigners-aims-to-open-eyes-to-their-presence.html

Japan's crown prince, princess to attend British king's coronation https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/0f4905ae5fff-japans-crown-prince-princess-to-attend-british-kings-coronation.html

Gov't to approve plan for Japan's 1st casino resort in Osaka https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/274d3fbadf39-govt-to-approve-plan-for-japans-1st-casino-resort-in-osaka.html

Japan's population falls under 125 mil., 12th year of decline https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/50abd3568677-japans-population-falls-under-125-mil-12th-year-of-decline.html

‘Abenomask’ giveaway details finally disclosed after court order | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14880931

Japan startup lander may reach Moon on Apr. 26 in world 1st https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/8eac94c5df98-japan-startup-lander-may-reach-moon-on-apr-26-in-world-1st.html

Suzukis across Japan donate $530,000 to restore name's 'birthplace' - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230408/p2a/00m/0na/004000c

Japan to create guidelines on use of AI chatbots in schools https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/10f37cd547c5-japan-to-create-guidelines-on-use-of-ai-chatbots-in-schools.html

Video game maker Konami employee tries to kill old boss with fire extinguisher | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/04/13/video-game-maker-konami-employee-tries-to-kill-old-boss-with-fire-extinguisher/

82-year-old Japanese man arrested for driving without license, says he had one 60 years ago | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/04/12/82-year-old-japanese-man-arrested-for-driving-without-license-says-he-had-one-60-years-ago/

The strongest peeing boy statue in Japan is a hidden gem of sightseeing in Saitama | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/04/10/the-strongest-peeing-boy-statue-in-japan-is-a-hidden-gem-of-sightseeing-in-saitama/

スゴイ小便小僧～黒山三滝【越生町水の旅】 - YouTube https://youtu.be/w1j-z_oBHRw

AI-generated woman successfully sells nudes on Reddit | The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/ai-nudes-reddit-deepfake-porn-b2318555.html?am

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