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Japan's Cabinet has approved a bill introducing tighter regulations on artificial intelligence aimed at preventing harmful practices and rights violations. This legislation also includes measures to encourage AI research and development, signaling a notable shift from previous self-regulatory guidelines.

Warren Buffett announced Berkshire Hathaway intends to raise its ownership stakes in five Japanese trading houses after these companies agreed to relax ownership limits. Buffett emphasized his long-term confidence in this investment, highlighting similarities between these businesses and Berkshire Hathaway.

Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tokai) plans to install next-generation solar cells on noise barriers along the Tokaido Shinkansen Line, aiming to generate electricity for powering lighting at stations and other facilities. This initiative leverages the lightweight and flexible nature of perovskite solar cells, which will be tested for their performance under high-speed train conditions.

More than 1,000 people have applied to run under the banner of new regional political party Saisei no Michi in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, with the party aiming to field up to 60 candidates across all 42 electoral districts. The party, founded by former Tokyo gubernatorial candidate Shinji Ishimaru, will not set specific policy goals for the campaign and will limit its assembly members to two terms in office.

Narita Airport is preparing for a major expansion to accommodate growing flight demand and maintain its competitive edge among Asian airports. The expansion plan includes the construction of a third runway and the extension of an existing runway, but the airport faces challenges such as a shortage of human resources and noise pollution.