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Makoto Mitsui

Makoto Mitsui

The Japan News

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AI, Initially a Tool, is Evolving into a Partner – But is it a Good One? 

By Makoto Mitsui 8:00 JST, January 17, 2026 AI, once merely a tool that responded to human commands, is rapidly moving into new roles. A new...

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A ‘Scientific Attitude’ Valuing Empirical Evidence Can Defend Against Influence of Conspiracy Theories

By Makoto Mitsui 8:00 JST, October 25, 2025 We often hear the term “conspiracy theory” these days, which suggests that powerful forces unseen...

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‘Dark Patterns’ Exploit Online Consumers’ Vulnerabilities; Psychological Manipulation Can Spur Unwanted Purchases

By Makoto Mitsui 8:00 JST, August 2, 2025 Concerns are growing over “dark patterns” that manipulate consumers into making unintended choices...

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Do You Have ‘Negative Literacy’ for This Digital Era? Tolerating Uncertainty Builds Resistance to Fake Data

By Makoto Mitsui 8:00 JST, May 10, 2025 Don’t understand something? Look it up yourself. In school, students are taught that it is important to...

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Artificial Intelligence Pollutes Web with Fake Info;Bogus Images, Data Often More Convincing than Reality

By Makoto Mitsui 8:00 JST, February 15, 2025 When we think of “pollution,” it’s easy to imagine the natural environment. Microplastics are...

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