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1 in 4 people in Japan believes AI could replace friends and family: poll
a month ago
- 24.9% of Japanese believe advanced AI will replace friends and family, while 65.1% disagree.
- Younger age groups (18-29 at 32.5%, 30s at 30.1%) are more likely to hold this belief.
- 30.8% of respondents use generative AI like ChatGPT, with usage highest among those in their 30s (56.2%) and 18-29 (53.3%).
- Primary uses of generative AI include work (64.7%), household chores (35.3%), and asking about current affairs (27.1%).
- The survey was conducted on 2,000 people aged 18 or older, with a 57.1% valid response rate.
Japan unveils 'human refrigerator' to combat extreme summer heat
2 months ago
- Japan introduced a portable 'human refrigerator' cooling booth called the 'Do Hiemon Box' to combat extreme summer heat.
- The booth uses 5°C air directed at the head, neck, and shoulders, maintains an internal temperature of about 15°C, and automatically shuts off after 20 minutes.
- It is designed for outdoor workers, factory employees, and the public to prevent heatstroke during increasingly intense heatwaves.
- The unit is compact, resembling a vending machine, and can be moved between workplaces and public spaces on caster wheels.
- Usage has risen to over 30 people per day as temperatures increase, with users reporting immediate cooling relief.
7.1 Earthquake in Japan
2 months ago
- The text is about a map from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan.
- The map uses electronic map tiles provided by the authority with permission.
- The reference number for the map is No. 462.
- The text also lists multiple languages, suggesting multilingual support.
Hire Me in Japan — overreacted
2 months ago
- Dan Abramov is seeking a software engineering job in Japan that can sponsor a working visa, aiming to relocate within the next year.
- He has over 15 years of professional experience, primarily in JavaScript/TypeScript, with notable work on React, Redux, and the Bluesky app.
- His recent work includes consulting for React teams, contributing to the Bluesky React Native app, and improving performance and state management.
- At Meta, he co-created Create React App, implemented React Hooks, and revamped the React documentation.
- He is looking for a role that values quality, allows open source work, and offers opportunities to learn, though he prefers English-speaking environments in Japan.
- Dan is currently learning Japanese (N5 level) and hopes to settle in Kyoto, ideally with a company that permits remote work or has an international presence.

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1 in 4 people in Japan believes AI could replace friends and family: poll

Japan unveils 'human refrigerator' to combat extreme summer heat

7.1 Earthquake in Japan

Hire Me in Japan — overreacted