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Peter finds a modern French voice
After 12 years, The Peninsula Tokyo's flagship restaurant has swapped its steak-and-grill theme for a French concept led by up-and-coming chef Yohan Da Costa.
Source: The Japan Times
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Interpol backroom warriors fight cyber criminals 'weaponizing' AI
From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol's cat-and-mouse fight against cybercrime at its high-tech war r
Source: Japan Today
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U.S. sees off dogged Denmark in Olympic men's ice hockey
The USA men's ice hockey team had to fight before overcoming Denmark 6-3 on Saturday as they kept their bid for a first Olympic gold since 1980 on…
Source: Japan Today
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AI Eases Japan Financial Disclosure for Investors
AI translation is streamlining financial reporting for Japanese corporations. This could lead to increased international investment and economic growth in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Australia unveils initial $2.8 billion for new nuclear subs facility
The AUKUS pact aims to arm Australia with cutting-edge submarines from the U.S. and provide for cooperation in developing an array of warfare technologies.
Source: The Japan Times
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Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
The ume of Ikegami grow up a terraced hillside, and under the radar. Though they tend to get overshadowed by the more famous cherry blossoms, Japan’s plum blossoms, or ume, are not to be missed. Flowe
Source: SoraNews24
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Interpol backroom warriors fight cybercriminals 'weaponizing' AI
AI is helping criminals create sophisticated deepfake audio and video to endorse scam investments and helping make dodgy online messages appear more genuine.
Source: The Japan Times
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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip
Trump has told reporters he stood by the thrust of the video's claims about election fraud, but that he had not seen the offensive clip at the end.
Source: The Japan Times
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China’s top diplomat warns Japan of ‘ghosts of militarism’ in rebuke of Takaichi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi poured cold water on calls by Tokyo to return to dialogue in the wake of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s general election victory last week.
Source: The Japan Times
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Is global warming dooming snow sports and the Winter Olympics?
Since the 1970s, mean snow depth across the Alps has declined by over 8% per decade and the snow season is up to 34 days shorter below 2,000 meters.
Source: The Japan Times
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