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Lawson ceremony for new employees

Lawson ceremony for new employees

An AI robot version of convenience store chain Lawson Inc.'s mascot character Ponta chats with new employees (L) during a ceremony to welcome them in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. The robot was trained to learn the thinking of President Sadanobu Takemasu (R), according to Lawson.

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Indonesia: M7.4 Strikes Northern Molucca Sea, Killing One and Triggering Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea in Indonesia on Thursday, April 2, killing one person, damaging buildings, and triggering tsunami warnings.

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Humanoid and quadruped robots for disaster relief

Humanoid and quadruped robots for disaster relief

AI-equipped humanoid (L) and quadruped robots are pictured during an experiment on March 10, 2026, in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan. The Building Research Institute, which jointly developed the robots with Pocket Queries Inc., conducted the experiment to test their abilities for use in disaster relief.

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Humanoid and quadruped robots for disaster relief

Humanoid and quadruped robots for disaster relief

AI-equipped humanoid (L) and quadruped robots are shown to the press on March 10, 2026, in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan. The Building Research Institute, which jointly developed the robots with Pocket Queries Inc., conducted an experiment to test their abilities for use in disaster relief the same day.

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Humanoid and quadruped robots for disaster relief

Humanoid and quadruped robots for disaster relief

AI-equipped humanoid (R) and quadruped robots are shown to the press on March 10, 2026, in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan. The Building Research Institute, which jointly developed the robots with Pocket Queries Inc., conducted an experiment to test their abilities for use in disaster relief the same day.

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Volvo launches new EV

Volvo launches new EV

Volvo Car Corp. unveils its new EX60 electric vehicle model, featuring Google's Gemini AI technology for the first time, during a global premiere in the suburbs of Stockholm on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Volvo launches new EV

Volvo launches new EV

Volvo Car Corp. unveils its new EX60 electric vehicle model, featuring Google's Gemini AI technology for the first time, during a global premiere in the suburbs of Stockholm on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Secretary General of the French Presidency Emmanuel Moulin during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French businessman Maurice Levy and French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron near French businessman Maurice Levy and Managing Director and Head of the Forum's Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation and Centre for Cybersecurity Jeremy Jurgens sign an AI agreement during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Secretary General of the French Presidency Emmanuel Moulin during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French businessman Maurice Levy and French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French businessman Maurice Levy and French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron near French businessman Maurice Levy and Managing Director and Head of the Forum's Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation and Centre for Cybersecurity Jeremy Jurgens sign an AI agreement during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French businessman Maurice Levy and French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French businessman Maurice Levy and French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron near French businessman Maurice Levy and Managing Director and Head of the Forum's Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation and Centre for Cybersecurity Jeremy Jurgens sign an AI agreement during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron near French businessman Maurice Levy and Managing Director and Head of the Forum's Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation and Centre for Cybersecurity Jeremy Jurgens sign an AI agreement during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French businessman Maurice Levy and French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron and Managing Director and Head of the Forum's Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation and Centre for Cybersecurity Jeremy Jurgens during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron near French businessman Maurice Levy and Managing Director and Head of the Forum's Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation and Centre for Cybersecurity Jeremy Jurgens sign an AI agreement during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French businessman Maurice Levy and French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

Macron and with leaders of AI companies at World Economic Forum annual meeting - Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with leaders of AI companies during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan defense chief visits U.S tech company in Washington

Japan defense chief visits U.S tech company in Washington

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (back, 2nd from R) meets with senior officials of data analysis company Palantir Technologies Inc. during a visit to Washington on Jan. 16, 2026. Their discussion focused on the use of AI and drone technologies in the defense field.

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