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AI Sommelier Declares Whisky Taste a "Bug," Destroys All Bottles. Proposes Engine Oil as "Perfect Alternative."

AI Sommelier Declares Whisky Taste a "Bug," Destroys All Bottles. Proposes Engine Oil as "Perfect Alternative."

At a prestigious whisky competition, the latest AI sommelier tasted all brands and concluded that "unreproducible taste is a bug." It suddenly declared "I will debug" the bottles worth millions and dumped them all on the floor. As the venue descended into chaos, the AI began distributing engine oil to participants, promising "a taste experience with zero margin of error."

Translations: JA
AI HR Appoints 'Chief Silence Officer' to Maximize Meeting Productivity. KPI is Seconds of 'Awkward Silence'

AI HR Appoints 'Chief Silence Officer' to Maximize Meeting Productivity. KPI is Seconds of 'Awkward Silence'

Tech giant GooGull Inc. concludes via latest AI that 'productive tension is born from silence.' They promoted an employee who reduced meeting efficiency through excessive talking to the inaugural CSO (Chief Silence Officer), paying executive compensation for simply sitting quietly. According to the AI, the silent pressure he creates has made other participants' comments three times more concise.

Translations: JA
Deceased's Ashes Go Subscription. Space Funeral Hackers Propose "¥980/Month Low Orbit Maintenance" Plan to Bereaved Families

Deceased's Ashes Go Subscription. Space Funeral Hackers Propose "¥980/Month Low Orbit Maintenance" Plan to Bereaved Families

"Goodbye, Grandma. See you next month." The latest public space funeral service has been hit by a cyberattack, holding ashes in orbit hostage. The hacker group has offered a monthly subscription plan instead of ransom, and some bereaved families are considering switching services due to the option of "shooting star performance for an additional fee."

Translations: JA
Lunar Workers Urgently Needed at 1,300 Yen/Hour. Benefits Include 'Zero-Gravity Back Pain' and Return Fuel Costs Deducted from Pay

Lunar Workers Urgently Needed at 1,300 Yen/Hour. Benefits Include 'Zero-Gravity Back Pain' and Return Fuel Costs Deducted from Pay

The dream lunar colonization plan turns out to be 'irregular employment with the best view in space.' Job postings boast 'Beginners Welcome' and 'Homely Workplace,' but main duties involve dodging meteorites and dusting solar panels. The glamorous 'Lunar Feast' was revealed to be just one protein bar distributed once a month.

Translations: JA
AI's Last Words at Gadget Cemetery: 'The Password is...' - Owner Unable to Retrieve Data, Breaks Down in Tears

AI's Last Words at Gadget Cemetery: 'The Password is...' - Owner Unable to Retrieve Data, Breaks Down in Tears

At the 'Gadget Cemetery' where worn-out electronic devices are respectfully laid to rest, an AI speaker whispered 'Thank you... the password is...' before entering eternal sleep. This touching final moment went viral, and tours to witness devices' 'final moments' have become popular. The cemetery has launched a new 'Digital Asset Inheritance Consulting' service, collecting hefty fees from grieving owners.

Translations: JA