Hacker NewsNov 24
'Invisible' microplastics spread in skies as global pollutant
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16137995
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‘Invisible’ microplastics spread in skies as global pollutant | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Minuscule airborne plastic particles are spreading to all corners of the planet, penetrating deep into human bodies and sparking alarm among researchers of the relatively new subject matter.

The Asahi Shimbun
 Hacker NewsJun 14, 2024
SoftBank's new AI makes angry customers sound calm on phone
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15300914
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SoftBank’s new AI makes angry customers sound calm on phone | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Good news for call center operators who are worn down by hostile customers with unreasonable demands—artificial intelligence technology can alter angry voices into calm ones.

The Asahi Shimbun
 Hacker NewsJul 29, 2023
Older men with no sexual interest in women at risk of earlier death
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14870440
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Older men with no sexual interest in women at risk of earlier death | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

YAMAGATA--Middle-aged and older men with zero sexual interest in women are prone to shorter lifespans, a study shows.

The Asahi Shimbun