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IBM Launches AI-Powered Initiative to Enhance Urban Resilience
IBM has launched five new projects to strengthen urban resilience. This is part of its global social impact initiative called the IBM Sustainability Accelerator. The company has issued a new request for proposals (RFP). This is for projects focused on "AI for Sustainable Consumption and Production." It aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (RFPRFP) 9 and 12. In early 2024, IBM launched an RFP. This aims to create safer, more resilient, and sustainable cities. It aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11. Five organizations were chosen from more than 100 applications. They will work with IBM experts to use AI solutions for important urban challenges. These organizations were chosen because they actively engage with their communities. They also use AI in new ways to boost urban resilience. Selected Organizations…
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NTT Communications Corporation releases the public beta version of “chakoshi,” to promote safe use of generative AI
NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), which operates the Docomo Group's corporate business brand "Docomo Business," will release the public beta…
Ecloud raises 570 million to launch new service to accelerate individual startup investment
E-Crowd, which provides equity crowdfunding (ECF) services, has raised a total of approximately 570 million yen through equity and debt…
JDI gives up on in-house production of “Hinomaru OLED” and converts it into AI data center
Japan Display announced on February 12 that it will end panel production at its Mobara plant by March 2026. The…
Metareal, a specialist AI developer, has developed a new “PR AI.”
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AI Corporation announce the release of its latest version of corporate service “AI Custom Voice”
AI Corporation, which develops and provides the high-quality AI voice synthesis engine AITalk, is pleased to announce the release of…
Applied Materials Unveils Next-Generation Electron Beam Tool to Speed Defect Review of Semiconductor Chips
Applied Materials, Inc. announced a new defect review tool to help leading semiconductor manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of…
Xplaza Inc. starts offering an “AI Agent” development package that autonomously supports companies in promoting digital transformation
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INNOOV Inc. and Vonage Japan have partnered to enable cutting-edge business communications with next-generation solutions
INNOOV Co., Ltd., a global leader in cloud communications that helps accelerate digital transformation in businesses, announced that it has…