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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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Leading Mark, the provider of “Mikiwame,” raises 1.62 billion yen in funding and simultaneously releases a new product, “Mikiwame Management”
Leading Mark Inc., which provides the HR platform "Mikiwame" to reduce "recruitment mismatch" and "employee…
The Impact of 6G Technology on Japan’s Future Smart Cities
Introduction As the global competition toward 6G technology is on the rise, Japan is distinctly…
ZVC JAPAN Opens New Office and Zoom Experience Hub to Support Diverse Work Styles
ZVC JAPAN Co., Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of U.S.-based Zoom Communications, has unveiled its new…
Alibaba Cloud Unveils Qwen 2.5 and AI-Focused Infrastructure Overhaul
Alibaba Cloud has introduced Qwen 2.5, its latest large-scale language model, alongside a comprehensive infrastructure…
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MonoLu Spun Off from OLIENT TECH to Lead Japan’s Logistics DX
OLIENT TECH Co., Ltd. has carved out its logistics product business, which it has been working on for some time,…
Dejiriha has been selected as a Tokyo Metropolitan Government certified social farm operator
DigiReha Inc., a company that improves the quality of rehabilitation and realizes individual optimization, is pleased to announce that it…
How Japan is Revolutionizing Robotics: From Industrial Efficiency to Humanoid Innovation
In the dynamic realm of technology, robotics emerges as a guiding light. It revolutionizes industries, enriches our daily lives, and…
Japan, Philippines, and U.S. Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
In a decisive response to rising security jitters in the Indo-Pacific, Japan and the Philippines are teaming up with the…
Rakuten Unveils Advanced AI Models to Elevate Japanese Language Processing
Rakuten Group, Inc. has introduced two cutting-edge language models, Rakuten AI 2.0 and Rakuten AI 2.0 Mini, optimized specifically for…
Generative AI is Revolutionizing Development: AWS, Microsoft, and Google Lead the Charge
The software development landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, fueled by generative AI. Cloud giants Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft,…
The Future of Generative AI: Addressing Ethical, Regulatory, and Governance Challenges
Generative AI is a groundbreaking technology. It can create new content—text, images, music, and simulations—by analyzing and replicating patterns in…
FRONTEO and Maruishi Pharmaceutical Launch Co-Creation Project for Biomarker Discovery in the Life Science AI Field (AI Drug Discovery Area)
FRONTEO and Maruishi Pharmaceutical Launch Co-Creation Project for Biomarker Discovery Using Drug Discovery AI Factory Accelerating research and development of prescription…