The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan gov't OKs bill that allows state to advise firms over AI risksTOKYO - The government on Friday approved a bill allowing the state to assess cases of misuse of artificial intelligence and advise firms on the issue, in what would be Japan's first legislation dedicated to the rapidly spreading technology.The government hopes to reassure companies and the public about utilizing generative AI amid concerns about how abuses could lead to the spread of disinformation and privacy violations.---------…READ FULL ARTICLE