NTT DATA's research demonstrates how synthetic data can overcome the data scarcity issue in Japan's AI development, significantly improving model accuracy using minimal proprietary data.


Japan's health ministry expert panel has approved the manufacture and sale of two regenerative medicine products using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, marking a significant milestone in medical treatment for severe heart conditions and advanced Parkinson's disease.




The AI industry faces a talent exodus as researchers prioritize mission over money, leading to significant shifts in hiring dynamics among top companies.

OpenAI collaborates with Reliance to integrate AI-driven conversational search into JioHotstar, allowing users to find content using text and voice prompts. This partnership aims to personalize user experiences in entertainment and sports.


The 2026 Winter Olympics showcases AI-driven broadcasting innovations, while Trump pushes for a rare earths supply chain independent of China. Japan excels in medal counts, but faces competition from Chinese companies.





AI coding tools are transforming software creation, but their impact on open-source projects is complex, leading to both benefits and challenges, including a decline in code quality and increased complexity.

At the India AI Impact Summit, OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei notably refrained from joining hands in a show of solidarity, reflecting their fierce competition. Both companies announced new initiatives in India amid their ongoing rivalry.
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Rio Tinto is reallocating 85% of its exploration budget to copper due to rising global demand, as iron ore revenues fall. This strategic shift highlights the growing importance of copper in various industries, including electric vehicles and data centers.

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Rio Tinto is reallocating 85% of its exploration budget to copper due to rising global demand, as iron ore revenues fall. This strategic shift highlights the growing importance of copper in various industries, including electric vehicles and data centers.