JAPAN WUT PODCAST 210 "TECHNOCRACY AT OSAKA EXPO"

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Chappie (@Chapmano_TV) joins the podcast to discuss his boots on the ground analysis of the Osaka Expo 2025, and how it may be a training ground for our technocratic future. Do you want to live in a cashless society where the advanced technology is sequestered by the elites, the plebs are forced to eat soymeat okonomiyaki burgers, and everything is tracked by Blackrock-funded blockchain companies real time?

SHOW NOTES

Osaka Expo 2025 Society 5.0 and SDG Goals

Digitalized Osaka Expo Troubling Elderly Visitors

Future of aerial CO2 capture tech on display at Osaka Expo

Up to 200 people affected by Uzbek pavilion data leak at Osaka Expo

Self-driving bus at Osaka expo has minor collision with wall

'Flying car' demo flight canceled at Osaka Expo due to broken parts

JAPAN WUT PODCAST 197 "AI ARMS RACE"

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How did a leaked document from 2018 predict Japan’s connection to China’s supercharged AI programs? If 30% of Japan’s population become foreign-born, should they be entitled to vote? What is going on with Japan’s investments in AI agents?

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SOCIETY 5.0

Over the past week, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, released its R1 model, which outperforms leading AI models at a lower cost, causing a significant market reaction. Nvidia's stock plummeted, losing nearly $600 billion, due to DeepSeek's claim of using less advanced chips and debates over data usage. Security issues emerged as DeepSeek exposed sensitive data, leading to quick action to secure it.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi has commented on the need to balance innovation with risk management regarding DeepSeek.

In response, the U.S. Navy banned DeepSeek due to security concerns, and the Pentagon blocked its use after connections to Chinese servers. Nvidia shares slightly recovered, but the market remains volatile. In China, DeepSeek's success is celebrated, despite facing cyberattacks and scrutiny over data handling. 

One of DeepSeek's innovations was:

1. Cold-Start Data Integration: Before applying reinforcement learning (RL), DeepSeek incorporates cold-start data, which includes carefully curated, long Chains of Thought (CoT) examples. This helps in refining the model's initial performance by addressing issues like endless repetition, poor readability, and language mixing, while also setting the stage for more effective RL.

Italy blocks access to the Chinese AI application DeepSeek to protect users' data

(Orig. from 2018) Scoop: Trump team considers nationalizing 5G network

Secure 5G PDF

OpenAI tailors version of ChatGPT for U.S. government

SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, FT reports

Open AI announces launch of "AI Agent" for autonomous reservations, etc.

BrainPad, a new company specializing in AI agents

Accenture evolves as AI agents hold business meetings with each other

Accenture Launches AI Refinery for Industry to Accelerate Adoption of Industry-Specific AI Agents and Transform Business Processes

Strengthening collaboration with Secure to jointly develop surveillance camera solution using AI agents

Nexar teams up with Japan Post for project to improve road conditions and support accelerated deployment of autonomous vehicles

Indian company orders 50 ‘flying cars’ from Aichi-based SkyDrive

Trying out the AI camera drone "HOVERAir X1 Smart" - a palm-sized "personal photographer"

SGOTW

Ukraine man pleads not guilty to charges of smuggling 113 kg of drugs

Canadian executive accused of smuggling 320 kg of meth into Japan

Four Vietnamese suspected in theft of 11 cars in Tochigi