Web3

AI Technology Animates Real-Life Scenes in Real Time

TOKYO, Dec 06 (News On Japan) - Over 300 small and medium-sized enterprises showcased their latest technologies at an exhibition in Tokyo, including cutting-edge animation technology utilizing generative AI.

The event, titled "Business Chance EXPO in TOKYO," was held on December 4th and featured innovations and ideas from a wide range of industries.

During a demonstration, a monitor equipped with a camera captured a reporter standing in front of it.

Shiroma Shota, a reporter from Nippon TV’s Economics Department, explained: "The camera transforms me and my suit into an animated version."

When the reporter made a peace sign, the animated character mimicked the action. The technology employs generative AI to convert the subject’s movements into animation almost in real time.

The company behind the innovation aims to enable small teams to produce animations efficiently using generative AI.

Source: 日本テレビ

Yellow Dust Headed for Japan: Impact on Allergies and Air Quality

A yellow dust storm originating in China has led to the first warning of the year, with forecasts predicting its arrival in Japan, particularly in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.

Final Chapter for 'Bōsōzoku'?

For over half a century, Nagasaki Prefecture has waged a relentless battle against biker gangs, groups known for their reckless, illegal street racing that disturbed public order and endangered lives. Now, after years of intensified crackdowns, Nagasaki police have announced the virtual eradication of biker gangs, culminating in the recent disbandment of the last remaining group in January 2025.

Osaka Installs 2-Meter Fence Under Glico Sign

Construction has begun on a fence under the Glico sign in Osaka's Minami district, known as 'Gurishita,' to prevent loitering and address crime-related issues.

Japan’s 'Most Dangerous' Zoo to Close in September Over Legal Issues

North Safari Sapporo, which brands itself as 'Japan's most dangerous zoo,' has announced it will close at the end of September, after operating for two decades despite being in an urban planning control zone where development is restricted.

One Month to Expo: International Pavilions Near Completion

With just one month to go until the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 opens on April 13, preparations are nearing completion. Visitors can now get an early glimpse of the atmosphere at the venue, where various pavilions are taking shape.

MEDIA CHANNELS

MORE Web3 NEWS

AI Takes Over Meal Planning? Time-Saving Life Hacks for Busy Households

AI is now helping with meal planning—one of the most time-consuming household tasks. A recent survey of 100 women ranked the most exhausting chores, with meal preparation topping the list. But AI might offer a solution.

AI-Assisted Health Check: Free Wellness Event Draws Crowd in Sapporo

A free event, organized annually by Hokkaido University and the city of Sapporo, offering health checkups was held in Sapporo on Sunday, attracting a large crowd.

AI and Avatars Take Center Stage at Osaka Expo

Media artist Yoichi Ochiai, who is showcasing a thematic pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, announced on March 7th the details of the exhibit he is producing, titled "null2 (Nuru-Nuru)."

ビッグデータの役割とオンラインカジノ: アルゴリズムがプレイヤーの行動を予測する方法

オンラインカジノ業界は、世界で最も急成長しているデジタル市場の一つです。

Nagasaki University Unveils AI Patient System for Medical Training

Nagasaki University and other institutions unveiled a new system on March 4th that allows medical students to practice patient interviews with AI-generated virtual patients.

Crush On AI: Bringing You the Ultimate Experience

Imagine, for example, that you are bored, and thinking, man, I wish I had someone cool to talk to. Enter Crush On AI, the AI chatbot platform that’s kind of like a friend, but one you can have a little something something with if you’re in the mood.

AI Technology Aims to Prevent Heart Failure Pandemic

Heart failure is emerging as a major public health crisis in Japan, with experts warning of a "heart failure pandemic" by 2030 due to aging demographics and rising lifestyle-related diseases. In response, a medical startup originating from the University of the Ryukyus is developing AI-powered technology that could transform early detection and diagnosis.

AI Anxiety Grows, HP Announces Job Cuts

Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Jackie Davalos discuss the NASDAQ’s worst week in four months and the drop in crypto prices.

< 2 3 4 5 >