Tag: Japan
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Japan has introduced an AI police chief to help combat a surge in online scams that continue to cost victims billions of dollars each year. The virtual officer, named AIko, now supports the Osaka Prefectural Police by educating the public about increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Officials hope the AI-powered character will reach younger audiences through…
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Japan is preparing to expand its cybersecurity strategy with new capabilities that allow authorities to act against attackers before damage occurs. The Japan hack back powers mark a clear shift toward proactive defense. Officials argue that rising cyber threats now require faster and more decisive responses. Authorities Gain Power to Disrupt Attacks Early The new…
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Japan AI news probe efforts are intensifying as regulators move to examine how AI-powered search services use news content. The country’s competition watchdog has announced plans to investigate whether AI systems summarising news articles undermine publishers and distort fair competition. The move places Japan among a growing number of governments questioning how generative AI reshapes…