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.

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai being held on the artificial island of Yumeshima in Osaka City, there are numerous areas and pavilions dedicated to thinking about the future of food.…

"There's no gravity, but I'm inheriting a heavy sash," said Kimiya Yui, who arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) and joined Takuya Onishi, who was selected as an astronaut candidate in the same year as Yui was and had been staying there since March.

Modern brain fatigue is an increasingly recognized challenge not only in competitive domains such as sport and esports but also in the broader context of contemporary digital society.

While casually looking at a fossil catalog during a meal, an error in the description stood out.

Creating a sun on Earth... Risk capital is flowing into the commercialization of fusion power generation, seen as a trump card for decarbonization, driven by growing awareness of climate change issues.

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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.