Japan’s AI Bear Detection Tech, Japanese government to use Google and Microsoft for AI Governance, and China’s AI Laser Submarines. Strap in. You are living in Interesting Times. Follow the Podcast: Twitter / Facebook Page / InstagramOfficial Website, please share: matthewpmbigelow.com STRANGE TIMES Baby-crying sumo contest JAPAN Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in by-elections Japan, EU to boost economic security ties, reduce dependency on China India to surpass Japan as 4th-largest economy in 2025, IMF says COVID Japan discarding 240 mil. COVID vaccine doses, worth $4.3 bil. SOCIETY 5.0 Japan to trial AI scheme for spotting bears as attacks on humans rise EU-Japan to cooperate on AI, data flows Microsoft, Google partner with Japanese cities on AI rules Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages? Japan’s first hydrogen-fuelled ferry begins service Tokyo exhibition looks at what technology will be like in 2050   Japan city streams AI avatar vids of mayor speaking English to connect with foreigners CHINA China Confirms It’s Building a 4th Aircraft Carrier—and the Tables Are Turning China closing in on laser-propelled fast, stealth subs