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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 4, 2017
U.K. says pedophiles, organized crime using WhatsApp with impunity, demands access to messages
Britain said WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption communication services allowed pedophiles and organized crime groups to operate beyond the reach of the law and called on the messaging service to move faster to help governments catch offenders.
WORLD
Oct 3, 2017
In info void before smoke cleared in Vegas bloodbath, fake news quick to flood social media
As law enforcement and news organizations raced to piece together what happened during the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history Sunday night in Las Vegas, web denizens less wedded to the truth rushed in to provide details of their own — which quickly went viral.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2017
Facing government pressure amid Russia probe, Facebook, Google to rethink handling of politics ads
Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google have little choice but to rein in internet political ads in the face of growing U.S. government pressure, a panel of advertising consultants and executives said on Monday.
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 14, 2017
EU wants internet policing increased
Companies including Google, Facebook and Twitter could face European Union laws forcing them to be more proactive in removing illegal content if they do not do more to police what is available on the internet.
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2017
Google takes blame for internet disruption across Japan
Google Inc. on Saturday accepted responsibility for the widespread internet disruptions Japan experienced the previous day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2017
Google linked to internet disruptions in Japan
A widespread internet disruption hit Japan on Friday, blocking access to banking and train reservation services as well as gaming sites.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 15, 2017
Trump orders inquiry into whether to probe China for intellectual property theft
President Donald Trump on Monday authorized an inquiry into whether to investigate China's alleged theft of intellectual property, the first direct action by the White House against a country Trump has painted as the U.S. chief trade villain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 15, 2017
Violence-inciting Neo-Nazi site Daily Stormer's registration axed by GoDaddy, then Google
Neo-Nazi website the Daily Stormer had its domain registration revoked twice in less than 24 hours, in moves that threatened to take it offline if it does not find a replacement for GoDaddy and Google, which both said the site had violated their terms of service.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 11, 2017
Iceland could give Google a lesson on gender policy
The valid points in the fired Google worker's gender diversity manifesto shouldn't be drowned out by a chorus of condemnation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 11, 2017
Google cancels staff meeting, fearing online harassment over diversity controversy
Alphabet's Google canceled on Thursday a company-wide meeting scheduled to discuss the controversy over a memo opposing diversity policies, the company said, citing concerns about personal attacks on employees from far-right commentators.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 9, 2017
Axed Google memo writer draws jeers, cheers and job offer from Assange
The male Google engineer fired for circulating a memo decrying the company's diversity hiring program became the center of a heated debate on sexism, drawing scorn, cheers and even a job offer on Tuesday from WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 8, 2017
Google fires employee behind anti-diversity memo
Internet giant Google has fired the male engineer at the center of an uproar in Silicon Valley over the past week after he authored an internal memo asserting there are biological causes behind gender inequality in the tech industry.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 7, 2017
U.K. proposes law to strengthen citizens' control of personal data online
The devil's bargain underlying the internet economy is that people get free usage of websites such as Google and Facebook in exchange for letting companies collect all sorts of personal data that can be used to sell advertising and other services.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 26, 2017
Two arrested for impersonating Google, selling fake virus protection
Two men have been arrested for allegedly sending virus infection alerts purporting to be from Google Inc. and deceiving recipients into paying for antivirus software, police said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 25, 2017
Alphabet adds to cash pile despite higher costs and antitrust fine
Alphabet Inc. reported a 21 percent jump in quarterly revenue Monday, maintaining a growth rate that is rarely seen among companies its size and suggesting the big sales gains enjoyed recently by the other internet firms are not done yet.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jul 10, 2017
Smart speakers powered by voice agents seen ushering in era of AI
Major tech firms have been keen to sell speakers equipped with voice-based artificial intelligence agents recently.
WORLD
Jun 19, 2017
Google toughens measures to remove and restrict visibility of extremist content on YouTube
Alphabet Inc.'s Google will implement more measures to identify and remove terrorist or violent extremist content from its video sharing platform YouTube, the company said in a blog post Sunday.
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2017
Google skeptic Reyes seen fading from race to lead FTC
The race to lead one of America's top competition watchdogs just lost a front-runner. That may be good news for Google.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 9, 2017
SoftBank gains cutting-edge robotics with Boston Dynamics acquisition
The SoftBank Group invests in a robotic future by purchasing Boston Dynamics from Google parent Alphabet along with Japanese robot maker Schaft.
EDITORIALS
Jun 3, 2017
AlphaGo AI stuns go community
Humans can learn a lot from how an artificial intelligence program has excelled at playing go.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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