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Japan Fair Trade Commission to launch investigation into use of news articles by AI-powered search engines

The investigation will target providers of AI-powered search engines, including U.S.-based companies Google LLC, Microsoft Corp. and startup Perplexity AI Inc., as well as…

  • Published: December 24, 20259:23 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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South Korean Defence Ministry to restore North Korea policy division, boost military AI

The assistant minister post is to be revived after 20 years to oversee defence AI planning.

  • Published: December 22, 20259:50 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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In Johor Bahru – Malaysia’s first ‘leading smart city’ – AI is used to ease jams and detect potholes

With the system, the average time to solve garbage disposal problems is within three hours, while potholes are repaired within 24 hours.

  • Published: December 19, 20259:48 am
  • Author Harith Mustaffa
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Hanoi AI cameras flag nearly 400 traffic violations in first three days

The AI-powered camera system allows traffic police to monitor traffic in real time, identify violations, detect congestion, and respond to accidents and other incidents to support…

  • Published: December 18, 20259:45 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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‘AI officials’ to be assigned to Japan’s embassies to gather information, promote safe AI use globally

The officials will collect information on other countries’ AI-related activity and promote bilateral relations involving the technology, with the aim of helping to foster a safe…

  • Published: December 17, 202510:28 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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China’s AI toys offer emotional support to consumers

Experts and business leaders noted that AI toys are well-positioned to spark the next wave of consumer trends by using advanced technologies to foster emotional connections with…

  • Published: December 16, 20259:37 am
  • Author Li Jiaying
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AI fuels South Korea’s tech in 2026 as China squeezes steel, petrochemicals

Chip exports seen climbing to $180b next year on AI-driven memory demand.

  • Published: December 15, 20259:39 am
  • Author Jo He-rim
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Japanese government plans to double staff tasked with checking AI safety

According to the draft plan, the government aims to balance technological innovation with risk management to make Japan the country with the best environment in the world for…

  • Published: December 12, 202510:36 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Vietnam’s National Assembly passes first-ever law on artificial intelligence

The draft law establishes core principles, prohibited acts, and a risk management framework.

  • Published: December 11, 202510:44 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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From fake profiles to deepfake porn: The war Pakistani women cannot win alone

Experts say AI isn’t creating misogyny, but magnifying it, making harmful gender norms appear socially acceptable and widely endorsed.

  • Published: December 11, 202510:42 am
  • Author Sarah B. Haider

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