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An analysis finds 90K images of popular anime characters on generative AI image sharing sites; ~2.5K images had multiple similarities to the original artwork (Nikkei Asia)
https://t.co/V8sk4qDtT5

AI anime flood - An infringement investigation of 90,000 images：Nikkei
Generative AI is rapidly evolving, using innovative methods to produce text and images. Although new copyright rules are on the way, the illicit use of AI is undermining Japanese anime. A Nikkei investigation reveals how AI anime is flooding the internet.

An analysis finds 90K images of popular anime characters on generative AI image sharing sites; ~2.5K images had multiple similarities to the original artwork (Nikkei Asia)
https://t.co/V8sk4qDtT5

AI anime flood - An infringement investigation of 90,000 images：Nikkei
Generative AI is rapidly evolving, using innovative methods to produce text and images. Although new copyright rules are on the way, the illicit use of AI is undermining Japanese anime. A Nikkei investigation reveals how AI anime is flooding the internet.

Check out today's Metacurity for the most important infosec developments you should know, including
--Israel launched covert Gaza war influence campaign to target US Lawmakers and public
--NoName targeted General Dynamics subsidiary supplying tanks to Ukraine,
--Alleged human smuggler stalked wife using AirTags,
--Club Penguin fans swiped Disney internal corporate data,
--Threat actors are allegedly selling Advanced Auto Parts data stolen during Snowflake breach,
--22 Chinese nationals plead guilty to internet fraud,
--Chinese campaign targets SE Asian government,
--FBI has over 7,000 LockBit decryption keys,
--much more
https://www.metacurity.com/p/israel-launched-covert-gaza-war-influence-campaign-target-us-lawmakers-public

#BikeStreak, Day 67 (yesterday): Normal morning commute. After work and the hybrid #LUGS meetup, I met with some friends for dinner at the pan-asian restaurant #Nooch As long jeans were a bit too warm in the offic…

#BikeStreak, Day 67 (yesterday): Normal morning commute. After work and the hybrid #LUGS meetup, I met with some friends for dinner at the pan-asian restaurant #Nooch As long jeans were a bit too warm in the offic…

Asian Tech Roundup: Big tech's antitrust angst
This time we look at antitrust action against Apple and Google by Japan, and the prospect of similar in India as countries crack down on tech monopolies. Also, Pakistan's web blocking plans; the EU's Chinese EV tariffs; and a hacker's massive haul from Singapore's Absolute Telecom.

Asian Tech Roundup: Big tech's antitrust angst
Welcome to Computing's fortnightly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at antitrust action against Apple and Google by Japan, and the prospect of similar in India as countries crack down on tech monopolies. Also, Pakistan's web blocking plans; the EU's Chinese EV tariffs; and a hacker's massive haul from Singapore's Absolute Telecom.

2,000-year-old Gold Jewelry from Mysterious Central Asian Culture Discovered in Kazakhstan https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/2000-year-old-gold-jewelry-from-mysterious-central-asian-culture-discovered-in-kazakhstan…

2,000-year-old Gold Jewelry from Mysterious Central Asian Culture Discovered in Kazakhstan
Though poorly understood, the wealth of the new discoveries reflect Kangju's important location along the Silk Roads of the Han Chinese.

CBRE: India is on track to add up to 850 MW of data center capacity by the end of 2026, outpacing South Korea at 495 MW and Japan at 407 MW over the same period (Nikkei Asia)
https://t.co/MFkIgCBmPn

India outpacing Asian rivals in data center capacity, report says
Major investments by Amazon and Reliance drive lead over Japan and Singapore

Vietnam's state media says three of its five active international undersea internet cables are down, impacting connections with the US, Europe, and Asia (Khanh Vu/Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/t…

Japanese trade data: at least 50% of chipmaking equipment exports went to China for three straight quarters through Q1, driven by demand for less advanced gear (Hirofumi Kanaoka/Nikkei Asia)
https://t.co/ItMv8uStiq

China accounts for half of Japan's chipmaking equipment exports
Demand for less-advanced products keeps trade brisk after tech curbs