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AI roundup [April 10]: Microsoft invests in Japan’s AI mission, Amazon and Nvidia to contribute to AI research and more
10Apr By adminNo Comments
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AI roundup [April 10]: Microsoft invests in Japan’s AI mission, Amazon and Nvidia to contribute to AI research and more

[ad_1] AI roundup: Microsoft is planning to make a huge investment in Japan to accelerate the country's AI development. Additionally, the investment will also aid Japan in building strong cybersecurity defence to combat enemy countries. In other news, President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged Amazon and Nvidia to fund an AI research program. Know more about such AI news of today. Microsoft plans to invest $2.9 billion in Japan to support its AI ambitionsMicrosoft announced a huge investment plan for Japan. The company will be investing $2.9 billion in the country for over 2 years to accelerate its AI development plans. The country is also aiming to expand its semiconductor industry with the help of foreign investments. Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Mi...
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Japan To Advance In World Cup Qualifying After North Korea Game Cancelled | Football News
25Mar By adminNo Comments
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Japan To Advance In World Cup Qualifying After North Korea Game Cancelled | Football News

[ad_1] Team Japan in action© AFPJapan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled. North Korea were supposed to stage the qualifier on Tuesday in the capital Pyongyang but five days before the game officials abruptly said the isolated country could not play host without giving a reason. On Friday the Asian Football Confederation said the match was off and at the weekend FIFA said it "shall neither be played nor rescheduled", citing lack of space in the international football calendar."The matter and match outcome will be referred to the FIFA disciplinary committee," football's world governing body added.North Korea could suffer a 3-0 forfeit as a result, which would sen...
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Japan Tame North Korea In World Cup Qualifiers, Son Heung-Min Scores In Draw | Football News
22Mar By adminNo Comments
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Japan Tame North Korea In World Cup Qualifiers, Son Heung-Min Scores In Draw | Football News

[ad_1] Japan and Australia strode towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped points despite leading through talisman Son Heung-min. Later, Iran thrashed Turkmenistan, Asian champions Qatar beat Kuwait and Saudi Arabia won against Tajikistan as the Middle East's heavyweights remained unbeaten. And Palestine, their supporters in Gaza reeling from the Israel-Hamas war, crashed five unanswered goals past a porous Bangladesh for their first win in Group I.In Tokyo, Germany-based midfielder Ao Tanaka scored the only goal after two minutes to give Japan a nervy 1-0 win over North Korea.With three wins from three, Japan are firmly on course to reach the third stage of qualifying for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.North Korea, ...
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Son Heung-min Back On Road To World Cup After Turbulent Asian Cup | Football News
19Mar By adminNo Comments
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Son Heung-min Back On Road To World Cup After Turbulent Asian Cup | Football News

[ad_1] Son Heung-min and South Korea must move on from their turbulent Asian Cup when they return to World Cup qualifying Thursday, while Japan face North Korea in a double-header that sees them travel to Pyongyang. Asian football is back on the road to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a month after Qatar retained the continental crown on home soil with a 3-1 victory over Jordan. Much has happened since South Korea were dumped out 2-0 by unfancied Jordan in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup, including the sacking of coach Jurgen Klinsmann.It emerged that skipper Son and Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in had been involved in a fracas on the eve of the match, leaving the Tottenham attacker with a dislocated finger.Legendary German striker Klinsm...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Japan looks offshore for AI chips help, Tecno AI robot dog coming, more
27Feb By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Japan looks offshore for AI chips help, Tecno AI robot dog coming, more

[ad_1] AI roundup: Japan has started its own journey to design advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips. These will be developed by Rapidus Corp and Tenstorrent Inc. Tenstorrent Inc. is led by a former Tesla and Apple veteran, who will be planning the entire development process; in other news, Tecno will be unveiling its advanced AI robotic dog at the MWC 2024. Know more about what is happening in the world of AI today.  Apple and Tesla veteran to help Japan design AI Chips  Japan government-backed research group, Rapidus Corp to partner with US startup Tenstorrent Inc. for the development of AI chipsets. Jim Keller, head of Tenstorrent and who previously worked with Tesla and Apple will license its design to power a section of Japan's artificial intelligence accelerator including th...
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Watch: Man Makes Shockingly ‘Ultra-Thin’ Apple Sandwich, Viral Video Gets 32 Million Views
21Feb By adminNo Comments
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Watch: Man Makes Shockingly ‘Ultra-Thin’ Apple Sandwich, Viral Video Gets 32 Million Views

[ad_1] There are light sandwiches, low-calorie sandwiches and then there is this viral "ultra-thin" sandwich. This video shared by a Japanese man Ryota Togishi, who describes himself as a "Knife sharpener" in his Instagram bio, shows him making an "ultra-thin" apple sandwich. The viral video has amassed more than 32 million views. Thanks to his super sharp knives, Ryota slices a loaf of bread as thin as possible. It is quite fun and engaging to watch him slice the bread so thin. Next, he slices the top of a green apple -- a very, very thin slice. He places the paper-thin slice of bread, adds the shaky slice of apple and sandwiches it with another thin bread slice. The sandwich is so thin that you can see Ryota's fingers through the sandwich as he holds it from one side. Even the apple sl...
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Japan launches LignoSat: World’s first wooden satellite to combat space debris
18Feb By adminNo Comments
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Japan launches LignoSat: World’s first wooden satellite to combat space debris

[ad_1] In a pioneering effort to address the growing concern of space debris, Japanese scientists from Kyoto University, in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, have developed a unique spacecraft known as the LignoSat. What sets this satellite apart is its construction material- magnolia wood.The decision to explore wood as a viable alternative to traditional satellite metals stems from the environmental impact caused by burning satellites re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Tiny alumina particles generated during this process linger in the upper atmosphere, posing long-term environmental threats. To counteract this, the Kyoto researchers initiated a project to evaluate the suitability of biodegradable materials like wood for satellite construction, according to The Guardian report. Extens...
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Japan Call On Kaoru Mitoma To Help Erase Asian Cup ‘Frustration’ | Football News
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Japan Call On Kaoru Mitoma To Help Erase Asian Cup ‘Frustration’ | Football News

[ad_1] Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was named in Japan's Asian Cup squad on Monday despite an ankle injury, as coach Hajime Moriyasu looks to erase the "frustration" of their 2019 final defeat. Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi said last week that Mitoma would be out for up to six weeks after hurting his ankle in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on December 21. But Moriyasu still included the player in his 26-man squad for the Asian Cup in Qatar, which kicks off on January 12. "Given his current injury situation, I don't know if he will be ready to play in the first game or not," Moriyasu said of the 26-year-old. "But I have been told by the national team medical staff and his club medical staff that I will be able to use him early in the tournament when he comes back from injury."Japan warm...
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Yes, We do need another moonshot, or five
16Dec By adminNo Comments
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Yes, We do need another moonshot, or five

[ad_1] If all goes well, Japan will become at least the fourth country with a moon mission this year, making lunar exploration more active than it's been in five decades. The renaissance is being led by nations not usually considered leaders of the space race, which is an important development for the entire planet. In truth, launching a large tin can at the moon in the hopes of sticking the landing is challenging and fun, but it's not a money maker. Anyone hoping to spin a dime is better off staying grounded and finding ways to get AI to serve up ads or create cat videos. Thankfully, human endeavor isn't driven solely by profits. Also read: Elon Musk's Starlink, Jeff Bezos' Kuiper to get rival as EU seeks satellite offers in AI race Icky as it sounds, great adventures are more often dr...
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