The Mainichi Shimbun

2 months ago | mainichi.jp | Audrey Tang

By Audrey Tang TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- There are serious global concerns about the misuse of synthetic content, ranging from psychological to financial and political harm. Artificial intelligence can amplify the misuse of such content and create doubt about the authenticity of what we see and hear. Creative AI can also be directed toward authoritarian use. It will not always be a democratic use. What should we do in the AI era? How should we control it?

Jan 19, 2025 | mainichi.jp | Josef Federman

The Israeli military says it "continues to attack" inside the Gaza Strip as a dispute with Hamas delayed the start of a planned ceasefire. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the military's chief spokesman, said the truce would not begin until Hamas hands over the names of three hostages to be released later on Sunday, echoing an earlier statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The truce had been set to go into effect at 8:30 a.m. local time.

Jan 16, 2025 | mainichi.jp | Gilad Cohen

By Gilad Cohen, Ambassador of Israel to Japan Israel's recent military victories over the Axis of Terror -- comprising Hamas, Hezbollah, the Shiite militias, and the Houthis, all under Iran's leadership -- have brought about tectonic shifts in the Middle East, presenting a unique opportunity for reimagined regional cooperation.

Jan 9, 2025 | mainichi.jp | Bill Emmott

By Bill Emmott, independent writer, lecturer and international affairs consultant With the new year under way, much attention has been centred on January 20th, the date when Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. Yet we actually know everything we can at present know about what a new Trump administration will bring and the condition America is in.

Nov 24, 2024 | mainichi.jp | Katherine Roth

Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it's clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Travel pros say there is plenty you can do ahead of time to make for a happier and less-stressful holiday journey.