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Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case

Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case

A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving a popular Japanese anime voice actor
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West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium to Boost Regional AI Talent and Responsible Development

West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium to Boost Regional AI Talent and Responsible Development

The West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium, led by Grand Valley State University's College of Computing, is actively working to advance the responsible development, adoption, and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the region. The consortium fosters collaboration among academia, industry, and community partners to address critical challenges in AI, including bias, privacy, cybersecurity, explainability, and accountability. A key focus of the consortium is workforce development, which involves creating upskilling and reskilling programs, stackable credentials, and executive education tailored to regional workforce demands and employer input. Additionally, the consortium aims to strengthen the region's AI talent pipeline from K-12 education through professional reskilling, ensuring that organizations can implement AI responsibly through governance frameworks and risk assessment aligned with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
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Most US stocks fall after the bond market cranks the pressure higher

Most US stocks fall after the bond market cranks the pressure higher

Most U.S. stocks fell as Wall Street contended with the downside of a U.S. economy that keeps powering through its many challenges
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J.P. Morgan Asset Management Highlights Tax-Efficient International Diversification Amid U.S. Equity Concentration

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Highlights Tax-Efficient International Diversification Amid U.S. Equity Concentration

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Highlights Tax-Efficient International Diversification Amid U.S. Equity Concentration
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Arizona Appeals Court Vacates Chandler Man's Sentence Due to AI-Generated Victim Statement

Arizona Appeals Court Vacates Chandler Man's Sentence Due to AI-Generated Victim Statement

An Arizona appeals court has vacated a 10½-year sentence handed down to a Chandler man, ruling that an AI-generated video statement from the road rage victim unfairly influenced the sentencing judge. The judge had noted 'obvious forgiveness' expressed in the AI statement before imposing the punishment. The victim's sister, Karina Rubio, has expressed disagreement with the court's ruling, indicating the family's concern over the decision. This case highlights a novel legal challenge involving the use of artificial intelligence in judicial proceedings, specifically concerning victim impact statements. The court's decision suggests a need for careful consideration and potential guidelines regarding the integration of AI technologies in legal contexts, particularly where emotional and subjective elements like victim statements are involved.
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Asian benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about the Iran war

Asian benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about the Iran war

Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by optimism about artificial intelligence and computer chips despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
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Bonds suffer bruising September, but stocks remain resilient

Bonds suffer bruising September, but stocks remain resilient

By Danilo Masoni and Rae Wee MILAN/SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Global bonds inched up on Wednesday but were set for their worst month in years, hit by a mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of debt issuance and rising inflation as the seven-month-old US-Israeli war on Iran keeps
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NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS Migrates to Oracle Autonomous AI Database, Achieves Significant Cost Savings

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS Migrates to Oracle Autonomous AI Database, Achieves Significant Cost Savings

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS Migrates to Oracle Autonomous AI Database, Achieves Significant Cost Savings
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OpenAI's Self-Improving AI Agents Face Governance and Deployment Challenges, Says Expert

OpenAI's Self-Improving AI Agents Face Governance and Deployment Challenges, Says Expert

OpenAI's Self-Improving AI Agents Face Governance and Deployment Challenges, Says Expert
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Asian factory activity expands thanks to global AI boom

Asian factory activity expands thanks to global AI boom

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Factory activity across Asia expanded in September thanks to the global AI boom, private surveys showed on Thursday, offering some relief to policymakers who are concerned about nagging cost pressures attributable to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries

Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries

Asian shares are mostly rising amid investor interest in technology-related issues, despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
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Japanese Interval Walking Gains Popularity in U.S. for Health Benefits

Japanese Interval Walking Gains Popularity in U.S. for Health Benefits

Japanese Interval Walking Gains Popularity in U.S. for Health Benefits