This digest summarizes the latest research and trends in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. It features a wide range of AI related topics, including the current state of research in Japan and international comparisons, the future of AI development, and AI startups.

My interest in archaeology was sparked by Nahoko Uehashi's fantasy novel series Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit, which I was fascinated with as an elementary school student.

Elsevier is a major global academic publisher that in recent years has been providing databases such as Scopus, as well as AI services based on vast amounts of research paper data.

Long-duration stays by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) reached a quarter-century milestone earlier this month. During this period, Japan has accumulated technology and expertise through the operation of the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo," the cargo transporters "Kounotori" (HTV) and HTV-X, and 14 long-duration missions.

The Asia Pacific Research Center (JST) collects a wide range of information on science and technology innovation policies, R&D trends, and related economic and social conditions in the Asia and Pacific regions and conducts focused surveys and analyses that respond to today's issues and needs. Click here for more information.

The strategic importance of STI is growing in today's society, and countries are competing to achieve excellence in this field. Innovation is facilitated in an environment where diverse human resources interact, collaborate, and compete.

The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a key player in global economic growth and technological innovation.