{
  "id": 14112030,
  "title": "CEATEC Technology Show Opens near Tokyo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ceatec-technology-show-opens-near-tokyo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T03:27:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nippon.com News",
    "slug": "nippon-com-news",
    "url": "https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026101300111/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chiba, October 13 (Jiji Press) - The CEATEC international exhibition kicked off on Tuesday at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, a city neighboring Tokyo. The event, organized by 821 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad, showcased artificial intelligence and other leading-edge digital technologies.\n\nTakashi Niino, chairman of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, emphasized during his opening speech that, in the face of increasingly complex societal challenges, it is crucial not only to develop new technologies but also to transform industries, society, and people's lives for the better.\n\nAmong the exhibitors, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. displayed AI technology capable of detecting abnormal sounds and human voices in noisy manufacturing settings. Hitachi Ltd. showcased how AI can enhance the efficiency of social infrastructure operations, such as railways and power systems. Meanwhile, NEC Corp. presented a service designed to safeguard organizations from cyberattacks.\n\nA record 246 startup companies and universities joined the exhibition, alongside 194 overseas firms and organizations from 31 countries and regions. With over 110,000 visitors anticipated, the event promises to be a significant platform for industry collaboration and innovation.",
  "summary": "Chiba, Oct. 13 (Jiji Press)--Artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge digital technologies are on display as the CEATEC international exhibition opened on Tuesday at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, a city near Tokyo, joined by 821 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad. \"As societal challenges become increasingly complex, it is important not only to create new...",
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}