Is it wise to invest in nuclear power and AI? Why did a Japanese funeral home implement a funeral ChatBot for LGBTQ funerals? What will happen to Japan as the BRICS rise?SHOW NOTESNUCLEAR<a href="https://xenospectrum.com/nvidia-funded-japanese-company-ubitus-to-build-ai-data-center-near-nuclear-power-plant/">NVIDIA-backed Japan-based Ubitus to build AI data center near nuclear power plant</a><a href="https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241016/p2g/00m/0na/024000c">Japan's oldest reactor OK'd to operate beyond 50 years</a>SOCIETY 5.0<a href="https://fuelcellsworks.com/2024/10/09/fuel-cells/toyota-to-unveil-revolutionary-portable-hydrogen-cartridges-and-more-at-japan-mobility-show-bizweek-2024">Toyota Unveils Hydrogen Cartridges, Energy Storage at Japan Mobility Show</a><a href="https://japantoday.com/category/tech/digital-wage-payments-start-in-japan-via-paypay-in-cashless-drive">Digital wage payments start in Japan via PayPay in cashless drive</a><a href="https://iotnews.jp/ai/257167/#google_vignette">Polimill implements specialized AI switching function in production version of generative AI tool for local governments and government ministries</a><a href="https://aismiley.co.jp/ai_news/what-is-data-governance/">What is data governance? Explaining the difference between data governance and data management, as well as the benefits and points to note for companies</a><a href="https://nordot.app/1221009334654320745">Toyota's top scientist considers applying generative AI to autonomous driving</a><a href="https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a858246d61232465ec7045d94fd07cbdd6005e0c">Pizza Hut releases 130% cheese "AI Pizza" using "Taste AI" to find the golden ratio... "Optimal Taste Solution" The best match for fried oysters is "ponzu"!</a><a href="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000055404.html">Tobu Sports introduces "GYM DX" provided by Opt Fit, an AI surveillance camera for gyms, realizing an unmanned women's gym and establishing a new management model</a><a href="https://aismiley.co.jp/ai_news/gosougi-ai-chatbot-start/">Nishida Funeral Home introduces the latest AI chatbot to provide 24-hour support for funeral-related questions</a> DEDOLLAR<a href="https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-417701-20241018">BRICS launches demo of its new payment system</a><a href="https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/21/russia-to-host-landmark-brics-summit-in-ongoing-bid-to-reshape-world-order-a86735">Russia to Host Landmark BRICS Summit in Ongoing Bid to Reshape World Order</a><a href="https://www.rt.com/news/606044-brics-response-us-dollar/">BRICS is a response to the ‘odious’ Western system – former Pentagon official</a><a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/606055-russia-iran-national-currencies-trade/">Russia &amp; Iran almost fully rely on national currencies in trade – Kremlin</a>

Matt Bigelow

Japan news analysis, AI markets in Tokyo, and rising conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.

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