Civil engineering [News] Bidding Failures Reach 30% for Restoration Work in Noto Disaster Area
In the earthquake-damaged Noto region, the failed bidding rate for disaster recovery public works—such as roads and rive...
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IT [Explainer] “NUI”: A Claude-Powered Stuffed Toy Conversation App
On September 13, 2026, "NUI," an AI application that gives existing stuffed animals a voice, personality, and memory for...
IT [Explanation] World’s Smallest Smartwatch “wena X” Crowdfunding Phase 3 Begins
augment AI Inc. launched the third phase of crowdfunding for its "wena X," the world's smallest smartwatch, on September...
Civil engineering [News] Three Companies Including Waymo Visit Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Aiming to Operate Autonomous Taxis
On September 15, 2026, executives from Waymo, GO, and Nihon Kotsu visited the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transpor...
economy [News] OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Specialized for Financial Institutions
OpenAI has officially launched "ChatGPT for Financial Services," a specialized solution tailored for financial instituti...
economy [News] ExKey Launches Resident AI Talent Service
On September 16, 2026, ExKey Inc. launched "Forgent," a new service where AI professionals work on-site at client compan...
IT [Explanation] Generative AI’s Counterarguments Overturn 30% of Decisions, Kobe University Team Announces
A research team at Kobe University announced that more than 30% of participants reversed their moral judgments when pres...
IT [Analysis] Offers Adds New AI Model “Jev” to Its Skills
Offers, an engineer career transition platform operated by overflow Inc., has added "Jev"—a novel AI model developed by ...
IT [Explanation] Microsoft Announces Update Policy for Windows Code Signing Infrastructure
Microsoft has announced an updated policy for its Windows code-signing infrastructure, removing trust by default for lon...
Civil engineering [News] MLIT considering raising urban sewerage drainage targets to combat inland flooding
On September 18, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced plans to conside...