2026-09

IT

[Explainer] Cloudflare Introduces New Settings to Block AI Training and Allow Search

On September 15, 2026, Cloudflare introduced "Disallow AI Training," a new setting that enables website owners to block ...
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[Explainer] Man referred to prosecutors for altering newspaper pages with generative AI and posting on social media

By September 18, 2026, Shizuoka Prefectural Police referred a man to prosecutors for modifying newspaper pages using gen...
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[Explanation] UK King Expresses Concerns to AI Company Executives

On September 17, 2026, King Charles III hosted executives from leading AI companies at Dumfries House in Scotland, expre...
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[Explainer] NTT Data Group Reduces Alert Response Time by 92% with Automated Monitoring and Operations

By implementing incident management platforms and AI automation technologies, NTT DATA Group has cut alert response time...
Civil engineering

[News] MLIT to review current system at first corporate evaluation WG meeting

On September 17, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) convened the inaugural mee...
economy

[News] Full Details of Prime Minister Takaichi’s Ministerial Directives: Portfolios Reorganized to Strengthen Economic Security

Following the launch of the Second Takaichi Reshuffled Cabinet on September 17, 2026, the full text of the policy direct...
economy

[News] Huawei to Roll Out AI Chips Ahead of Schedule

Huawei has accelerated its "Ascend 960" AI accelerator rollout by up to nine months while introducing a dual-track strat...
economy

【News】 Household stock and investment trust holdings exceed insurance for the first time, BOJ data

According to the Flow of Funds accounts released by the Bank of Japan, the combined value of equities and investment tru...
Civil engineering

[News] MLIT Expands Preemptive Closures of Underpasses During Heavy Rain

On September 16, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced the expansion of...
economy

[News] Japan and U.S. Discuss U.S. Investment for Semiconductor Plant Construction

In September 2026, it was revealed that the Japanese and U.S. governments have entered negotiations to construct a semic...