U.S. giants Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have each announced multibillion dollar investments in Japan's data center development.
Opinion

Japan's digital transformation must not derail decarbonization drive

Data center-related power consumption is estimated to rise by 550 times by 2050

11 September 2024
Final rules for U.S. outbound investment screening program yet to be announced after public consultation ended last month.
US-China tensions

U.S. curbs on China tech investments in final push as election looms

New administration could throw wrench in rules that focus on chips and AI

10 September 2024
The "blueprint for action" issued by this year's Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit includes the need to prevent AI from being used to make weapons of mass destruction by actors including terrorist groups, and the importance of maintaining human control and involvement in nuclear weapons employment.
Artificial intelligence

Global summit announces 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

Document also urges keeping AI from being used for weapons of mass destruction

10 September 2024
Apple Intelligence's roll out in China depends on regulatory approval, Apple China website says.
Technology

Apple unveils iPhone 16, but AI unavailable in Japanese, Chinese till 2025

U.S. tech giant faces heavy competition in China from Huawei's new tri-fold model

10 September 2024
Alibaba's office building in Beijing. The tech giant is joining Hong Kong's Stock Connect system that will let mainland investors trade its shares.
Your Week in Asia

Seoul military AI forum, Alibaba's mainland trading, Semicon India

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

8 September 2024
Nvidia will consider collaboration in research and training with Sakana AI and also support the utilization of the essential graphics processing units. (Source photos by Shinya Sawai)
Artificial intelligence

Nvidia to become a big shareholder in Japan's Sakana AI

Startup to be Japan's fastest unicorn; chipmaker to also support GPU supply

4 September 2024
U.S. stocks fell sharply on Sept. 3. Tech stocks that had led this year's rally slumped, with Nvidia falling nearly 10%.
Markets

Nvidia tumbles as U.S. stock market starts September sell-off

Wall Street suffers biggest percentage decline since early August on weak ISM report

4 September 2024
The chip industry is pushing to meet surging demand from the AI computing boom.
Technology

TSMC aims to ready next-gen silicon photonics for AI in 5 years

Chip sector driving to develop tech to boost speeds, cut power usage

3 September 2024
Generative AI has given scammers new tools to produce deepfakes.
Cybersecurity

Deepfakes explode in Japan, tearing down language barrier

Scammers use generative AI to create natural-sounding imitations

2 September 2024
In 2019, Digital Dubai introduced Guidelines on Ethical use of AI, the comprehensive framework helps AI developers, government entities, and society create AI systems that are safe, responsible, and ethical.
Opinion

Dubai sets global standard for ethical use of AI

Guidelines highlight importance of moral considerations in evolving landscape

30 August 2024
Acer's Copilot+ laptop touchpad has an activity indicator that lights up whenever the AI semiconductor is in use. (Photo by Masaharu Ban)
Artificial intelligence

Acer aims to boost AI PCs to 40% of shipments next year

Price of Copilot+ models to come down as chip supplies improve, CEO says

30 August 2024
TEPCO Power Grid has been bolstering transmission infrastructure in Inzai, near Tokyo. (Photo by Koki Izumi)
Energy

Japan's TEPCO to invest $3.2bn in power grid to meet AI demand

Electric utilities build more substations as data centers, chip plants drive consumption

30 August 2024
For the three months ended July, Nvidia reported a record revenue of $30 billion, up 122% on the year.
Semiconductors

Nvidia's plunge despite big earnings ripples through Asian tech stocks

Chinese market will remain tough due to U.S. export controls, chip designer warns

29 August 2024
Bill Chang, left, CEO of Singtel's Digital InfraCo, shakes hands with Hitachi Executive Vice President Toshiaki Tokunaga. (Photo by Hitachi)
Technology

Hitachi and Singtel deepen AI data center collaboration

Partners to combine strengths to improve efficiency

27 August 2024
Leaders seeking to lift productivity cannot ignore the experience of employees, as it is engaged and enabled employees who deliver organisational outcomes.
Opinion

Want to unlock AI productivity? Then don't forget the employee experience

Companies need to rethink how they lead and engage their workers

23 August 2024
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#techAsia

China becomes a player in console games

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

22 August 2024
The global chip market grew 18.3% in the second quarter. (Photo by Masayuki Kozono)
Semiconductors

AI-fueled demand buoys semiconductor market while legacy chips lag

Materials suppliers and producers in mature sectors left behind in current upcycle

22 August 2024
Computer scientist Andrew Ng's first AI fund was backed by Japan's SoftBank Group and Mitsui & Co. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
Artificial intelligence

Japan's Mitsubishi Corp. to invest in Andrew Ng's next AI fund

Trading house aims to train dozens of engineers, data analysts each year

20 August 2024
Guan Dian, Patsnap's co-founder and Asia-Pacific general manager, speaks to Nikkei Asia in Singapore. (Photo by Tsubasa Suruga)
Artificial intelligence

Singapore unicorn Patsnap to expand AI-powered patent search

Startup developing industry-specific models for pharma, materials and more

19 August 2024
Fashion Momentum Group's Benlai brand is taking aim at Lululemon with yoga pants for women. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)
Retail

China's answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants

FMG's Benlai chain adds more Chinese stores and plans overseas debut in Thailand

19 August 2024
AI can be used to create anime visuals, like this fire-breathing dragon made by K&K Design. (K&K Design)
Media & Entertainment

Japan's anime industry looks to AI to solve labor crunch

New services can automate backgrounds, coloring and other time-consuming work

19 August 2024
Samsung’s Choi Jang-seok explained that using CXL memory is like widening roads to increase capacity. (Samsung Electronics)
Artificial intelligence

Samsung bets on CXL memory to become next AI darling

Technology can boost server memory capacity 10-fold over current products

18 August 2024
Several recent surveys underscore the retail industry's commitment to AI adoption and its impact.
Opinion

Retailers cannot afford to ignore AI's competitive edge

Merchants are eager to use the tech but face challenges in ROI and data security

18 August 2024
AI startups are requiring larger investments to remain competitive. (Nikkei montage/Photos from SoftBank, Hanwha, SK networks website)
Artificial intelligence

SoftBank, SK, LG, and Hanwha to join AI startup fund

Asian conglomerates team up to meet growing need for quick cash

16 August 2024