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Cybersecurity Sprint: Japan is rushing countermeasures after concerns that Anthropic’s Claude Mythos could be misused against financial and other critical systems, with a public-private working group expected to meet soon and regulators urging operators to harden defenses. AI in Banking: Separate reporting says Japan’s three megabanks are set to gain access to Mythos in about two weeks, underscoring how fast AI is moving from labs to legacy infrastructure. Justice Reform: A bill to curb prosecutors’ ability to appeal retrial decisions is moving forward, tightening when immediate appeals can be made. Health Insurance Breakthrough: A government panel approved public coverage for an iPS-derived Parkinson’s treatment, Amchepry, with treatment potentially starting this fall. Energy Pressure: Japan says it can cover at least 70% of June crude needs via diversified routes and is keeping reserve releases on hold while refineries run above 70% capacity. Markets & Mood: The Nikkei hit a record high above 63,000 on earnings, even as household spending fell for a fourth straight month.

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