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– Japan is expanding its response to investment fraud by using artificial intelligence to detect warning signs in consumer complaints. The Consumer Affairs Agency announced the initiative on September 1 as part of a wider anti-fraud package. The system will
– At the midway point of 2026, China’s digital industry achieved a total revenue of 20.71 trillion yuan, marking a 13.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the sector’s overall profit rose by 19.3% to reach 1.79
– The United Nations is urging stronger protections for children and young people as digital platforms reshape how they receive information. A new UN issue brief highlights risks from disinformation, hate speech, harassment, artificial intelligence and attention-driven online systems. It
– On Tuesday, Japan achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its H3 rocket, which carried the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite into orbit. The launch, designated as H3 Flight No. 9, took place from the Tanegashima Space Center at
– A New Mexico state court ordered social media giant Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a dedicated youth mental health fund after ruling that the company’s platforms constituted a public nuisance. Presiding Judge Bryan Biedscheid of the
– OpenAI is widening access to ChatGPT by giving Free and Go users unlimited text conversations with GPT-5.6 Luna. The company said the change will begin next week and remain subject to safeguards against abuse. GPT-5.6 Luna is also becoming
– On September 14, the World Trade Organization will host its inaugural World Trade and Tech Day at its headquarters in Geneva. This event aims to gather trade officials, technology policymakers, business leaders, and other stakeholders. Under the theme, “AI
– European Union regulations requiring transparency for certain AI-produced material came into force across the bloc on August 2, 2026. According to Article 50 of the EU AI Act, responsibilities are now assigned to both developers and users of artificial
– On Monday, the technology giant Apple reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, overtaking semiconductor leader Nvidia amid shifts in global equity allocations. The Emirates News Agency confirmed that Apple edged out Nvidia as the
– On Monday, Nvidia, the American technology giant, revealed the formation of an international coalition involving roughly 40 leading firms in tech and cybersecurity sectors aimed at tackling vulnerabilities within artificial intelligence systems. As detailed in official statements issued by