Varying approaches to regulating AI are a headache for tech companies in Asia, but political differences make cross-border cooperation difficult. (Nikkei montage)
Artificial intelligence

From China to Singapore, Asia's AI policy 'gaps' pose headaches for business

Governments shy from common rules, creating uncertainty for business

10 June 2024
LinkedIn Vice President Aneesh Raman is encouraged "to see ... companies and countries coming together to figure out frameworks for ethical AI, for responsible AI." (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Takuya Fujisawa and AP)
Interview

LinkedIn VP warns humans to keep learning in AI era

Soft skills like critical listening, collaboration, empathy indispensable

8 June 2024
SoftBank will negotiate the purchase of part of a Sharp electronics factory site to build a large data center for AI applications. The price of the acquisition has yet to be determined.
Business deals

SoftBank in talks to buy part of Sharp factory site for AI data center

Large facility with high-performance chips can be leased to others

7 June 2024