A survey has found a gap in social media operators' transparency on measures to deal with defamation and problems linked to generative artificial intelligence. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/01/japan/society/transparency-gap-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #socialmedia #cyberbullying #surveys #ai
Social media platforms differ in transparency on defamation and AI issues

A survey made the findings a year after the enforcement of the information distribution platform law, aimed at tackling the spread of illegal and harmful online content.

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Japan's manufacturers showed greater confidence for a fourth straight quarter even as the Middle East crisis erupted, an outcome that supports the Bank of Japan's policy stance of continuing to raise interest rates. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/01/boj-tankan-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #boj #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #manufacturing #iran #surveys #inflation
Japan’s manufacturer mood improves, supporting BOJ’s rate stance

The business sentiment index advanced in March to 17 from a revised 16 in the previous quarter, the BOJ's Tankan business survey showed Wednesday.

The Japan Times

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Tokyo has regained its position in the top 10 of the Global Financial Centres Index, improving following an initial pandemic-timed dip. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/27/global-financial-centers-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tokyo #surveys #osaka #cities
Tokyo reenters Global Financial Centres Index’s top 10

Other key cities in Asia are also ranked highly, while Osaka rose several spots.

The Japan Times
YouGov withdraws survey said to show rising church attendance in England and Wales

Research suggested resurgence in Christianity, especially among young people, but some respondents found to be fraudulent

The Guardian
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I think I figured out why Qualtrics as a product hasn't lived up to anyone's expectations. If I had the time maybe I'd comb through their open issues and unaddressed feature requests to see if there's a little cliff in 2021.

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Qualtrics IPO Raises $1.55 Billion, Exceeds Expectations As Stock Jumps

The Qualtrics IPO sold 51.7 million shares at $30, above its estimated price range of $27 to $29. The stock jumped by double digits as trading began.

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