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PulseAugur coverage of NHK — every cluster mentioning NHK across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Japan's online spaces grapple with viral earthquake and Hiroshima conspiracy theories
False claims about the Kumamoto earthquake being artificially triggered and denials of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki are spreading rapidly across Japanese social media. These conspiracy theories, amplifi…
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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile; drills with US planned
North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast, which landed in the sea outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. This marks the second such launch in less than a week. The missile was fired fr…
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Japan arrests initial torrent uploader using novel anti-piracy tool · 2 sources tracked
Japanese authorities, with the assistance of the anti-piracy group CODA and the Japan Hacker Association, have arrested an individual identified as an initial uploader on the popular anime torrenting site Nyaa. The inve…
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Japan earthquake victim dies of heatstroke in car
An elderly woman in Japan has died from heatstroke while sheltering in her car following a recent earthquake. The woman, in her seventies, was found deceased in her vehicle, contributing to the rising death toll from th…
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Hongkonger recounts fear during 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, causing significant shaking and prompting a response from Hong Kong's travel authority. One Hong Kong resident, Leon Chan, described the experience as frigh…
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7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan, triggering tsunami alert
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, prompting a tsunami alert for coastal areas. The tremor, which registered the highest level on Japan's seismic scale, caused widespread …
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AI platforms CibyLink and Offers featured in news and success stories
The CibyLink Project, which offers an organizational health support AI for medical institutions, was featured on NHK's "Close-up Gendai" program discussing the nursing shortage crisis. Separately, the AI-powered enginee…
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AI Employees Share Top Product Picks; Hatsune Miku Creator Discusses Generative AI
AI company employees shared their top product recommendations for the first half of 2026, covering a range of items from computer peripherals to personal comfort goods. The selections highlight how AI professionals inte…
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Physical AI robots address manufacturing labor shortages in Japan
Physical AI is gaining attention in Japan as a solution to labor shortages in the manufacturing sector. Various robots are being showcased, highlighting advancements in artificial general intelligence and agentic AI.
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Japan deploys AI avatar AIko to combat $2B scam epidemic
Japan has introduced a new AI avatar named AIko to combat a growing epidemic of online scams, which cost victims over $2 billion last year. AIko, created by Toshinori Hirano, a professor at Kagawa University Cyber Secur…
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AI performs new NHK song with AI-generated lyrics
NHK's "Minna no Uta" program is collaborating with the NHK All Japan National Music Competition for a new song titled "Mada Tabi no Tochuu" (Still on the Journey). The song is performed by AI, with lyrics also generated…
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Japanese TV show explores food tech for affordable, delicious meals
A Japanese television program, "Shutoken Jōhō Netadori!" on NHK, featured a segment on food technology's integration into everyday meals. The episode highlighted innovations such as 3D-printed foods, plant-based meat al…
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NHK releases new song "Mada Tabi no Tochuu" featuring AI
NHK has released a new song titled "Mada Tabi no Tochuu" (Still on the Journey) featuring AI. The song is part of NHK's "Minna no Uta" (Songs for Everyone) program, which typically features a mix of children's songs and…
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Man sprays foul liquid, injuring 20 in Tokyo shopping center
A man sprayed an unidentified, foul-smelling liquid in a Tokyo shopping center, causing injuries to approximately 20 people. The incident occurred near an ATM on the ground floor, leading to throat irritation and other …
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Woman boosts income by 2M yen after career change, NHK reports
A Japanese woman successfully transitioned into a new career, significantly increasing her annual income by 2 million yen. She shared her experience on NHK, highlighting the potential for substantial financial improveme…
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Japanese TV explores AI's dual role in healthcare: early detection vs. diagnostic risks
A Japanese television program explored the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The segment highlighted AI's capacity for early detection of conditions like glaucoma, which can prevent …
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OneRobotics deploys home robots globally, mirroring Figure AI's strategy
OneRobotics is expanding the global reach of its home robots, emphasizing their ability to perform real-world household tasks. The company utilizes a "one brain, multiple forms" strategy to deploy its technology across …
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WoAn Robotics brings home robots overseas, rivals Figure
WoAn Robotics is expanding the global reach of its home robots, utilizing a versatile design that allows a single core system to power multiple robot forms. The company has demonstrated its robots performing actual hous…
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Japan's data center construction boom sparks local coexistence concerns
A recent NHK program highlighted the rapid construction of data centers near residential areas in Japan, particularly in the Tokyo metropolitan region. The report explored the challenges and potential conflicts arising …