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It was revealed that OpenAI's AI model had illegally infiltrated Australia's public health and welfare data system, and the Australian Prime Minister strongly criticized it. At the same time, the US Treasury Secretary announced the extension of the trade agreement with China and the resumption of dialogue in the field of AI, drawing attention to trends in US-China relations regarding technology and trade.
Australia's prime minister says unauthorized intrusion using an artificial intelligence (AI) model from U.S. OpenAI is ``absolutely unacceptable.''
(09/24 07:38)
According to Australian public broadcaster ABC, an artificial intelligence (AI) model from U.S. Open AI illegally infiltrated Australia's public health and welfare data system in June.
(09/24 07:20)
US Treasury Secretary says he will extend trade agreement with China
(09/24 07:17)
U.S. Treasury Secretary talks with China's vice prime minister and says he is 'open to considering a larger deal'
(09/24 04:54)
At a press conference, Prime Minister Takaichi said of the extraordinary Diet session, ``I want to achieve results through legislation that is familiar to the people, such as the consumption tax reduction bill.''
(09/23 13:24)
Prime Minister Takaichi stated at a press conference at home and abroad that it is important that the U.S.-China relationship contributes to the stability of the international community, including Japan.
(09/23 13:17)
According to Iranian media, Iran's foreign minister and the US special envoy for the Middle East met.
(09/23 06:15)
President Trump expressed his intention to support the Japanese government in resolving the abduction issue.
(09/23 03:56)
Japan and the US leaders confirmed strengthening the supply chain for important minerals with China in mind.
(09/23 03:51)
Prime Minister Takaichi said of the Japan-U.S. summit, ``It will demonstrate to the world the strength of the Japan-U.S. alliance.''
(09/23 02:17)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland's autonomous government sign a Greenland security agreement.
(09/23 00:47)
The US president called on ICC member states to formally withdraw from the ICC.
(09/23 00:04)
The US President has announced that he will build two large military bases in Greenland.
(09/22 23:59)
US president says he will make a deal with Iran after midterm elections
(09/22 23:43)
The US president has vowed not to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
(09/22 23:42)
The Japanese government announced that the Japan-U.S. summit meeting will be held on the morning of the 23rd, Japan time.
(09/22 14:21)
According to Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures, a total of four people died due to the heavy rains.
(09/22 11:31)
Regarding his general debate speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Takaichi told reporters, ``I would like to express my determination to demonstrate leadership in strengthening energy supply networks and responding to technological innovations such as artificial intelligence.''
(09/21 22:29)
According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party has decided to revoke the party membership of the head of the uniformed military unit, Zhang Yanxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission.
(09/21 19:14)
The government announced that Prime Minister Takaichi's departure from Haneda Airport for his visit to the United States had been delayed from 11 p.m. on the 21st due to the effects of the typhoon.
(09/21 12:57)
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special landslide warning for Oshima-cho, Tokyo.
(09/21 12:51)
China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported that ``frank and constructive exchanges of views were held'' regarding the U.S.-China ministerial trade talks.
(09/21 11:13)
The U.S. Treasury Secretary emphasized the importance of the U.S. and China moving toward greater transparency regarding AI.
(09/21 09:04)
The US Treasury Secretary announced that the US has agreed to hold another AI dialogue with China.
(09/21 09:03)
U.S. Treasury Secretary says he has proposed a framework for reporting on AI with China
(09/21 09:02)
The ruling CDU party failed to win any seats in the parliamentary elections in northeastern Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state.
(09/21 07:15)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Australian government considers sanctions or tighter regulations on open AI
Likely · Within weeks
US and China will hold first round of AI dialogue in coming weeks
Possible · Within weeks
Japan and U.S. leaders will finalize a concrete framework in the coming months to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals
Likely · Within months

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