Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru (right) holds a meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (left) and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son (center) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 3, 2025.

Unsurprisingly, it was also in Japan that neocognitron, the architectural ancestor of the neural networks that power systems like ChatGPT, was developed by computer scientist Kunihiko Fukushima. Yet, ...

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Traditionally strong in areas such as precision manufacturing, robotics and diagnostics, Japan is applying its prowess to develop new technologies in the field of medical care. New biomarkers for ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its stake in Nvidia, raising $5.8 billion to pour into other investments. It also reported its profit nearly tripled in the ...

BALMUDA, a Japanese technology brand known for its sleek design and cutting-edge technology, has launched an exciting new product for coffee and tea lovers. Available starting tomorrow, March 6th, the ...

Japanese technology conglomerate Rakuten has entered into cooperation with Brave1, a Ukrainian initiative to develop a defense technology ecosystem that is seeking foreign investment. Japan has been a ...