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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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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 …