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Japanese ChatGPT paid plan users previously billed in USD can switch to JPY pricing by canceling their subscription once. This results in significant savings, with the top-tier Pro plan costing about 4000 yen less. The change applies upon contract renewal cutoff.
A comparison of U.S. sales for the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Honda Prologue suggests that Apple CarPlay may be an important factor in vehicle selection. The two closely related EVs showed Honda’s sales advantage growing from 42.8% in 2024 to 165.5% during January–June 2026.
Anduril Industries reportedly completed a $5 billion Series H financing at a $61 billion valuation, reinforcing its position as a major defense-technology company. The article highlights its Lattice AI platform, flexible Arsenal-1 manufacturing system, and Palmer Luckey’s view that China’s engineering and manufacturing efficiency could reshape future military competition.
AI data startup Micro1 has reached a $500 million gross run rate as demand for AI training data accelerates. The growth highlights expanding opportunities for data providers supporting model development.
Superloop is redirecting the value generated by AI-driven call-centre efficiencies toward security and compliance improvements. The shift comes as labour-cost savings from call-centre automation begin to level off.
Patients are increasingly bringing answers from Doubao and other AI assistants into hospitals, sometimes challenging doctors' diagnoses and requesting unnecessary tests. The article documents how AI hallucinations, incomplete symptom interpretation, and misplaced patient trust are increasing consultation time and worsening doctor-patient friction.
Unitree has launched a biomimetic seven-axis dexterous robotic arm, priced from 9,900 yuan. The product could lower the hardware cost of embodied AI development, robotic manipulation research, and automation prototyping.
Kling AI generated more than RMB 850 million in Q2 revenue, up 240% year over year, making it the standout growth driver in Kuaishou’s otherwise slowing business. Kuaishou is prioritizing AI investment, spinning Kling AI out for independent financing at an implied valuation of US$18 billion despite near-term profit pressure.
Rapidus is pursuing mass production of advanced 2nm semiconductors through a large-scale Japanese national project. Instead of matching TSMC’s scale, the company plans to compete with RUMS, an integrated one-building production model designed for diverse, lower-volume manufacturing.
Shuto Expressway struggled to expand generative AI adoption because employees were unsure what to use it for and the organization prioritized safety. By using Google Gemini and Gemini Notebook as a practical starting point, the company reportedly increased the number of users tenfold, including among senior employees.