Japan–US Joint Supercomputer Development: Aiming for Strategic Indispensability

Japan and the U.S. join forces on FUGAKU Next, a next-generation supercomputer developed by Fujitsu, NVIDIA, and RIKEN — aiming for AI leadership and strategic autonomy.

Japan Updates Robotics Strategy After a Decade with Focus on AI Robotics

Japan will revamp its robotics strategy for the first time in 10 years, emphasizing AI robotics, public-private collaboration, and domestic innovation.

Gartner Identifies the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026

Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, today announced its list of top strategic technology trends that organisations need to explore in 2026.

Gartner Says AI PCs Will Represent 31% of Worldwide PC Market by the End of 2025

According to Gartner, AI-powered PCs will make up 31% of the global PC market by the end of 2025, increasing to 55% in 2026. By 2029, they are expected to become the standard in th…

Electrical Companies Shift to Solar Panel Business, Emphasize Product Integration for Differentiation

Sharp and Panasonic shift their solar strategies by integrating AI, energy management, and high-value panels to stay competitive as cheap Chinese imports flood the global market.

China's First Laozi Digital Human Unveiled in Sanmenxia, Henan

China introduces its first digital human inspired by Laozi, blending AI and Taoist wisdom. Launched at the Yellow River Cultural Tourism Festival in Sanmenxia, Henan.

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide GenAI Spending to Reach $644 Billion in 2025

Global GenAI spending is expected to reach $ 644.4 billion in 2025, according to Gartner, which increased 76.4% from last year. CIO is preparing to cope with this growth. From deve…

Japan backs new perovskite solar cell tech, enabling roof and wall power generation.

Japan's METI and NEDO are supporting a 12.5 billion yen project by Sekisui Chemical and others.

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Shipments of AI PCs to Account for 43% of All PCs in 2025

Gartner forecasts that worldwide shipments of AI PCs will reach 114 million units in 2025, a 165.5% increase from 2024. These AI PCs will account for 43% of all PC shipments that y…

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Chips Revenue to Grow 33% in 2024

Revenue from AI semiconductors globally is expected to total $71 billion in 2024, an increase of 33% from 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.

Winnonie Establishes Joint Venture with BTS Group to Launch EV Bike Hire Purchase Business for Motorcycle Taxi Drivers

Winnonie Establishes Joint Venture with BTS Group to Launch EV Bike Hire Purchase Business for Motorcycle Taxi Drivers, Reaffirming Leadership as a Service Provider of Battery as a…

Resource Diplomacy Altered by Decarbonization, New Fuels, and Important Minerals

The landscape of resource diplomacy has undergone a significant transformation due to decarbonization, new fuels, and important minerals. Japan is accelerating efforts on resource …

AI ushers in a new era for Japan Airlines: Predicting Engine Blade Failures

Japan Airlines (JAL) has embarked to develop inspection tools utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and image recognition technology to examine turbine blades. Successful implemen…

Generative AI Faces Escalating Regulatory Tighten

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is being seen as a potential risk to humanity's future, leading many countries to increase regulations for controlling Generative AI. Let's take a l…

Japan Uses AI to Reproduce Voice from Brain Waves

The Tokyo Institute of Technology uses AI to reproduce voice from brain waves, supporting patients with intractable diseases such as hearing loss and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …

GPSC and PTT Digital Join Forces: Signing MOU to Develop Energy Platform

GPSC signs MOU with PTT Digital to explore the development of an energy platform to produce clean energy and that will support energy trading in the future, enhancing sustainable, …

Bosch to invest billions in climate-neutral technology

Bosch to invest billions in climate-neutral technology, A successful business year in 2021 – Uncertainties and cost increases cloud the outlook for the current year

Cognex In-Sight 2800 Combines Deep Learning and Traditional Vision in an Easy-to-Use Package

Cognex In-Sight 2800 Combines Deep Learning and Traditional Vision in an Easy-to-Use Package Automates error detection in minutes – no programming experience required

EXIM Thailand Plans to Issue Green Bond to Support Clean Energy Projects, Build Industries of the Future and Reduce Carbon Emissions to Net Zero

EXIM Thailand Plans to Issue Green Bond to Support Clean Energy Projects, Build Industries of the Future and Reduce Carbon Emissions to Net Zero.

European Commission approves €2.9 billion public support for research and innovation in the battery value chain.

State aid: Commission approves €2.9 billion public support by twelve Member States for a second pan-European research and innovation project along the entire battery value chain

Gartner Predicts the Future of AI Technologies

I&O leaders need to strategically leverage AI as a core accelerant to digital business initiatives.