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This being SoraNews, I doubt we'll get any, but if ever a news item needed or deserved a follow-up, this is It. There are way too many unanswered questions here.

I'm glad someone (Isreal) has the balls to stand up and fight against terrorist scum (Iran). Certainly the U.S. hasn't been doing much to bring an end to that horrible regime.

How does it impair their ability to function? If AI is sending out their news, they are getting more coverage. Seems to me they are getting free advertising.

@englisc

You must not have been living in Japan for very long. There is no such thing as debate in Japanese elections. Just a bunch of oyajis screaming at people "Yoroshiku onegai-shimasu!" disturbing the peace.

How I wish I were Canadian so that I could go home and legally get the relief I need. No help here in Japan, obviously.

enemy as the Ayatollahs. A regime change back to democracy pre-1976 would be much appreciated.

And the bumbling idiot Ishiba puts his foot in his mouth again. How dare he condemn a righteous attack against a terrorist nation? Israel has every right to make a preemptive attack before their enemy can put together a weapon of mass destruction. Iran and the world should be praising Israel for their restraint in not using their own nuclear weapons against such a vile

Waste of time and the taxpayers' yen. But then again, the whole anachronistic royalty system is, as well.

Time to learn from what happened to do better next time.

Safe landing!

We took a long time considering different kanji for our children's names. On the one hand, I can see the need to give some kind of guidelines. I have a hard enough time reading some of the usual names of my students, never mind those that are impossible to read even for native Japanese. On the other, a name is the first gift parents give to their child, and their wishes should be respected.

And I would like everyone to know that I have not had a baby with either Elon Musk or Ayumi Hamasaki.

While failure to pay is a problem, it doesn't seem to be that big a problem if less than 1% are doing so. Still, requiring insurance seems like a good idea.

We were very happy to welcome our first grandchild last year, and we are looking forward to another grandchild this September. Grandchildren are the best!

Pretty much every day, and often for all three meals. It took me a long time to get used to rice at breakfast, though.

So he doesn't need an interpreter like a certain other pitcher from Japan? Great!

I've always thought that Japanese horror films were much better than American slasher movies. Ring comes to mind.

Tit for tat.

At 33 years old, you would think she would have a better grasp of life. Most of these stories take place with teenagers or women in their early 20s. No mention of a father. I wonder where he is.

Nanny state at its finest.

I find it hard to believe that Pope Leo will do anything against US law. I doubt it will ever come up in real life.

ChatGPT's response:

The use of AI in recruitment has both potential benefits and serious risks, and how one feels about it often depends on how it's being used. Here's a balanced view:

Potential Benefits

Efficiency: AI can process thousands of applications much faster than humans, saving time and money.

Consistency: It can apply the same criteria to all applicants, potentially reducing human bias.

Data Insights: AI tools can analyze trends in hiring and performance, helping employers refine their processes.

Concerns and Risks

Bias Amplification: If the training data is biased (which it often is), AI can perpetuate or even worsen discrimination—based on gender, race, age, etc.

Lack of Transparency: Applicants often don't know how they're being evaluated, which can make the process feel unfair or dehumanizing.

Overreliance: Employers might trust AI too much and overlook strong candidates who don’t "score well" by automated metrics.

Privacy Issues: AI systems often rely on large datasets, sometimes including information scraped from social media or other non-consensual sources.

Bottom Line

AI can be a helpful tool in recruitment, but only if used ethically, transparently, and in combination with human judgment. Employers should audit their systems regularly for bias and ensure applicants understand how their data is being used. Used thoughtfully, AI can support fairness and efficiency—but used carelessly, it can do real harm.

Just as long as they keep it out of Japan.

I've lived here long enough that I just had to offer a translation of my US (Georgia) license and get a Japanese one. The guy took me out on the course, but it wasn't so much a "test" as it was just to make sure I wouldn't end up in the rice paddies. There was one sign he tested me on that I didn't know. It looked like a couple of lightning bolts. I honestly told him I didn't know, fearing that I wouldn't get the license, but he politely told me that it was for honking my horn (where visibility was obstructed) and that it wasn't a very common sign. I don't think I've ever seen one out in the wild.

A few years ago my daughter went to driving school and she showed me the textbook they used. It was so detailed and elaborate, I don't know how anyone in Japan actually ever passes.

Personally, I don't care if someone I enjoy watching gets married. Isn't Japan the Land of the Rising Affairs?

I've had only one direct interaction with Nissan. I had to use a rental car, and my son-in-law suggested a Nissan Note. It was one of the most enjoyable rides I ever had. I don't know why they are in trouble, but I hope they stick around until the next time I am looking to buy a car.

He has always been one of my favorites. I hope he has a full recovery.

At taxpayers' expense. Pathetic.

Why did he have initial access to her social media sites to begin with?

Expat has me beat by one year. 34 years of marriage, 3 grown children, 2 of them married, 1 grandson (16 months), and another on the way.

It wasn't always easy, but it has certainly been worth it.