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CEATEC 2023 to show the latest AI innovations

TOKYO, Oct 17 (NHK) - One of Asia's largest tech exhibitions is set to kick off near Tokyo on Tuesday. CEATEC 2023 will feature products that demonstrate the latest uses for artificial intelligence.

About 680 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad will participate in the trade show.

Hitachi is exhibiting a system that's meant to help make up for rail industry labor shortages.

It enables faster maintenance by showing virtual train cars and railway tracks in a metaverse. AI uses real world data to predict and highlight parts that may need repairs. The system also allows precise and remote supervision of the job.

Fujiwara Takayuki of Hitachi says they want to ensure the quality of the work and help prevent mistakes as staff numbers decrease.

Other exhibits include an AI system that can compose personalized music just by analyzing a person's facial expressions.

CEATEC 2023 will be open to the public until Friday.

Source: ANNnewsCH

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