University of Tokyo
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Okinawa elects pro-US base governor, signaling shift in regional politics · 2 sources tracked
Okinawa Prefecture has elected Genta Koja, a conservative candidate backed by the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, as its new governor. Koja's victory signals a potential shift away from decades of anti-base politics,…
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Google's ToolGrad framework boosts LLM tool-use data generation to 99.8% accuracy
Researchers from Google, the University of Tokyo, RIKEN AIP, and Tohoku University have developed ToolGrad, a novel framework for generating tool-use datasets for large language models. Unlike previous query-first metho…
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Ericsson Japan and University of Tokyo explore AI with 6G for demographic challenges
Ericsson Japan and the University of Tokyo have launched the 'Enter New Horizons' initiative. This collaboration aims to explore how integrating AI with 6G network infrastructure can help solve Japan's demographic challenges.
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University of Tokyo students win AI hackathon with Surface-powered NPU solution
A hackathon hosted by the University of Tokyo saw students develop an AI solution called "RealFace NPU" that utilized the NPU found in Surface devices. This innovative project ultimately secured first place in the compe…
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Task-CoEvolve cuts LLM harness optimization costs by 80%
Researchers have developed Task-CoEvolve, a novel method to significantly reduce the computational cost of optimizing Large Language Model (LLM) harnesses. This approach adaptively selects validation tasks that are most…
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Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot autonomously swaps its own battery
Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new capability for its Atlas humanoid robot, allowing it to autonomously swap its own battery in under three minutes. This advancement aims to significantly reduce downtime and enable long…
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Apple unveils DLR-Lock to protect LLM weights from unauthorized use
Apple Machine Learning Research has introduced DLR-Lock, a novel method to protect pretrained language model weights from unauthorized modifications. This technique involves replacing each multilayer perceptron (MLP) wi…
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Japan's Nankai Trough fault zone shifts, complicating megaquake forecasts
A recent Japanese study has revealed that the "locked zone" along the Nankai Trough, a critical area for predicting megaquakes, is not a permanent feature but rather changes over time. This finding complicates forecasti…
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New Alzheimer's factor identified; US private sector jobs up 16.5K/week
A research team from Japan's National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, in collaboration with institutions including the University of Tokyo, Niigata University, and Massachusetts General Hospital, has identified a no…
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New Alzheimer's 'causative factor' identified by Japan-US research team
A collaborative research team from Japan and the US has identified a novel substance that promotes the accumulation of beta-amyloid protein (Aβ), a key factor in Alzheimer's disease. This discovery, involving institutio…
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AI learning efficiency and 'personality' become focus areas
Researchers are exploring new approaches to AI development by studying how babies learn, as current models struggle with efficiency and understanding the physical world. A new challenge, EgoBabyVLM, tests vision-languag…
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Intel patents XBM memory architecture to cut AI chip costs
Intel has patented a new memory architecture called XBM (Cross-Batch Memory) designed to reduce the cost and complexity of AI memory systems. XBM aims to bypass the need for expensive silicon interposers used in High Ba…
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DataPrism Technologies trains Kirin Beverage on Microsoft Copilot
DataPrism Technologies, an AI startup originating from the University of Tokyo, has conducted training sessions on utilizing Microsoft Copilot for Kirin Beverage Co., Ltd.'s North Kanto Headquarters. The training focuse…
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Scientists find humans have a consistent counterclockwise walking bias
Scientists have accidentally discovered that people walking in crowds exhibit a consistent counterclockwise turning bias. This behavior was observed across various age groups and environments in both Spain and Japan, su…
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ICRA 2026 awards dual best paper honors, showcases new AI lab
The ICRA 2026 conference in Vienna concluded with several significant announcements, including two Best Paper awards given to Guanya Shi's team and GRASP Lab, a rare dual honor. The event also showcased advancements in …
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Tokyo University Lab Creates Japan AI Index to Track Industry Impact
Researchers from the University of Tokyo's Matsuo Lab have developed the "Japan AI Index," a new metric designed to visualize the impact of artificial intelligence on Japanese industries. This initiative aims to provide…
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Tokyo Univ. startup Tō develops specialized AI for manufacturing
A Tokyo University-launched startup named "Tō" (燈) is developing specialized AI architectures for the manufacturing industry. This approach contrasts with the current trend of general-purpose AI, focusing instead on "in…
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Highlanders launches mass production initiative for Japanese humanoid robots
Highlanders, a Tokyo-based venture spun out of the University of Tokyo, has officially launched its initiative to mass-produce domestic humanoid robots. The company, which focuses on physical AI and robotics, aims to es…
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AI revolutionizes video game development, boosting efficiency and gameplay
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the video game industry, with 90% of developers now integrating AI into their workflows. AI is enhancing gameplay through smarter NPCs with dynamic dialogue and adaptive d…
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Sakana AI's DiffusionBlocks cuts training memory by training network blocks independently
Sakana AI has introduced DiffusionBlocks, a novel framework for training neural networks more efficiently. This method partitions a network into multiple blocks, allowing each block to be trained independently. By reduc…