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Nvidia dominates semiconductor space, but is the competition closing the gap?

Feb 25 (Yahoo Finance) - Yahoo Finance examines the semiconductor space as the competition intensifies, Trump threatens tariffs, and AI technology continues to evolve.

NVIDIA has established a significant presence in Japan's AI landscape through strategic collaborations and technological advancements. A notable partnership with SoftBank Corp. aims to transform Japan into a global AI leader. In November 2024, SoftBank announced plans to build Japan's most powerful AI supercomputer using NVIDIA's Blackwell platform, with future developments incorporating the Grace Blackwell platform. This infrastructure is designed to support a wide range of AI initiatives across various sectors, including telecommunications, transportation, robotics, and healthcare.

Half-Century Ban Ends: Fukuoka Hosts Fin Whale Trade Show

A trade exhibition featuring domestically caught fin whale meat, harvested under Japan’s resumed commercial whaling program, was held in Fukuoka. Fin whale meat is known for its mild flavor and rich fat content.

Nagoya High Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

The Nagoya High Court has ruled that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, upholding a lower court decision in a case filed by a same-sex couple from Aichi Prefecture.

Japan Approves Bill to Strengthen Penalties Against Host Clubs

In response to cases where female customers were burdened with excessive debts and coerced into prostitution, the Japanese government approved an amendment to the Entertainment Business Law during a cabinet meeting on Thursday.

Shimadzu Unveils World's First Optical Lattice Clock

Shimadzu Corporation has launched the world's first optical lattice clock, which measures time using the oscillation frequency of atoms trapped by lasers. The clock boasts an unparalleled accuracy, with an error of just one second over 10 billion years.

Gunkanjima Faces Collapse Risk as Buildings Deteriorate

The historic buildings of Hashima Island, commonly known as Gunkanjima, are facing a risk of collapse due to ongoing deterioration, it was revealed on March 3rd. The island, part of the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution," a UNESCO World Heritage site that marks its 10th anniversary this summer, has seen its structures degrade significantly over time.

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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.

Japanese Economic Factors Influencing the Sports Betting Industry

Japan's economy, which is the third largest globally, has its own peculiarities that affect the gambling ecosystem.

Temporary Phone Numbers for SMS Online: A Game-Changer for Privacy in 2025

Online privacy takes on greater significance every day because of modern technology.

Ai Converts Sign Language And Speech To Text: Fukuoka Launches Trial

Advancements in artificial intelligence are helping bridge communication gaps between people with hearing impairments and those without. With Japan set to host its first Deaflympics this year, there is growing interest in technologies that facilitate sign language understanding.

New AI Tools Released This Week: High-Quality Video and More

This week, several new AI tools and developments have been released, with a focus on cutting-edge video generation technology. Among them, Google unveiled its latest high-quality video generation model, Veo 2, along with the newest version of PixVerse, PixVerse V4.

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