2026-10

IT

【Explanation】Introducing “Ollaya,” an app for running decision-making models locally

In September 2026, the open-source application "Ollaya," which allows decision-making models to be run directly in local...
IT

[Explainer] ELYZA Releases Free Domestic-Based AI Model with Enhanced Japanese Performance

ELYZA, a KDDI Group company, has released free of charge the domestic-based AI model "ELYZA-Thinking-1.0-llm-jp-4-33b" a...
IT

[Explanation] Cloudflare Openly Releases Decision-Making AI “Clef”

Cloudflare has announced "Clef" and "Clef-flash," open-source models specialized in AI agent decision-making processes. ...
economy

[News] The University of Tokyo Develops New Single-Atom-Thick Semiconductor Material

An international research group including the University of Tokyo has developed "BCN," a next-generation p-type two-dime...
economy

[News] Rise in French Interest Rates Spreads to European Stocks, Sparking Crisis Concerns

Following a sharp surge in French government bond yields, selling has spread across European stock markets—particularly ...
economy

【News】Nvidia Hits Roadblock in Plan for Semiconductor-Backed Loans

Wall Street financial institutions are adopting a cautious stance toward a $500.0-billion GPU-backed financing initiativ...
economy

[News] Takaichi Reshuffled Cabinet: 143 Trillion Yen FY2027 Budget Compilation in Focus

The total amount of initial budget requests for fiscal 2027 has swelled to a record high of over 143 trillion yen, makin...
economy

[News] JERA and Dell to Standardize AI Infrastructure Directly Connected to Power Plants

JERA, Dell Technologies, and RHAELM have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the standardization of AI data c...
economy

[News] Prudential Life Insurance to Face Business Suspension Order

The Financial Services Agency has entered final coordination to issue a partial business suspension order against Pruden...
Civil engineering

[News] Ashikaga City’s “Nakabashi Bridge” Selected as JSCE Civil Engineering Heritage Structure

"Nakahashi," a bridge spanning the Watarase River in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, has been selected as a FY2026 Hi...