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Building data centers in rural Spain brings both economic development opportunities and environmental challenges, according to Al Jazeera's The Listening Post program. These projects promise jobs and investment but raise concerns about resource consumption and inequality.
Santa Clara County, California, has sued Meta Platforms, alleging the company deliberately profits from fraudulent advertisements, generating $7 billion annually. The lawsuit follows a landmark March verdict against Meta for harming young users with addictive features. Meta denies the claims, saying it actively combats fraud.
Japan's Kioxia posted a net profit of ¥554.5 billion in fiscal 2025, doubling the figure from the prior year, as demand for NAND flash chips soared. Revenue jumped 42% to over ¥2.1 trillion, with the company citing strong demand from data centers and consumer electronics. Kioxia is investing heavily in next-gen production to meet AI and storage growth.
Episode 53 of Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 premiered on April 10, 2026, with Chizuru Mizuhara stealing the spotlight in a surprise kiss under the Hawaiian sun. The episode marks a key turning point in the main relationship and is now streaming on Crunchyroll.
Closing arguments began May 15 in the historic trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. Musk’s attorney accused the ChatGPT maker of abandoning its nonprofit mission, while OpenAI countered that Musk waited too long to sue and sought personal control.
Honda Motor has scrapped its 2040 goal of selling only electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The Japanese automaker cited slowing EV demand, high battery costs, and infrastructure gaps. Honda will continue EV investments but adopt a more flexible approach including hybrids and internal combustion engines.
Japan's three largest banks, including MUFG Bank, are set to gain access to Anthropic's latest AI model, Claude Mythos, to enhance cybersecurity defenses. The move aims to protect the financial sector from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Anthropic has not commented officially.
Japan’s three largest banks are planning to use Anthropic’s advanced AI system, Claude Mythos, according to sources. The move underscores a growing adoption of AI in Japanese finance.
A South Korean startup is recording the movements of skilled workers, like Lotte Hotel Seoul employee David Park, to train robots for complex tasks such as folding napkins and waiting tables. By collecting motion data, the company aims to create AI models that enable robots to learn and replicate manual skills, potentially automating service industries.
The anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's new manga 'Daemons of the Shadow Realm' will premiere in April 2026. The main cast features characters Yuru and Asa, with Studio Bones handling animation and a 24-episode run planned.
