Japanese Companies Get Creative with AI
[On-Site Report]
This episode examines how AI technology is being used by some Japanese companies to deal with human resource issues that have only worsened during the pandemic. By introducing an AI-based system that can judge the quality of a fish even faster than the trained eyes of professional buyers, a major sushi chain has come up with a way to continue purchasing high-quality tuna abroad despite strict international travel restrictions. While a shortage of instructors prompted a driving school to develop an AI-based teaching system, the move has proven to be even more valuable to the school during the pandemic as it lets the students focus on driving without worrying about social distancing issues.
[In Depth: Line Case Shows Risk of Globalizing Data]
Confidence in Japan's most popular messaging app has been tested amid revelations about how the provider handles user information. We look at what has customers so concerned and the measures that countries around the world are taking to protect privacy.
[Global Trends: Brazil Takes to Japanese Cosmetics]
The pandemic has brought change to the beauty industry in Brazil. With people spending more time at home and less time going out, Japanese cosmetics makers are seeing a surge in demand for their skin-care products.
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