The JLPT doesn't capture a person's ability to speak Japanese. It only covers listening and reading comprehension, so a person could theoretically ace the N1 level but be completely unable to sustain a complex conversation.

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The White House accord on AI that was signed by all the big tech oligarchs today misspells United States as “Unites States.”

NEW: Is it true that Japan loves AI because of Shinto? Not really. In fact, a slew of surveys show that use and acceptance of generative AI is much more muted in the land of Astro Boy and Doraemon than recent headlines imply.

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I love her and I miss her

Twin Peaks AND BoJack in the top 15, plus just… other animation. Niiiice.

Any list missing Taskmaster, Adventure Time, or a single anime can’t be taken seriously.

Oh! And obviously TASKMASTER.

Flight of the Conchords Our Flag Means Death Adventure Time Steven Universe Gravity Falls Last Week Tonight The Venture Brothers And then a motley cast of anime, at the top of which is Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Also I haven’t watched it yet, but I feel like Scavengers Reign should be on here

Perhaps they got the message

Hey you should answer this survey and tell them you don’t want AI translations in your manga (please).

There’s nothing to be sorry about! I don’t know what happened - I haven’t felt it appropriate to stick my nose where it doesn’t belong - but I still stand by what I said. I’m glad you’re here, and I don’t get the sense you’re a bad person.

Hey Sue, we don’t know each other too well, but I for one am glad you’re here. I’m glad that you’re part of my little One Piece community.

This rules

Big eared guy with tiny friend is the clear winner, but no Suica Penguin

They’re simply made of wood that has been rained on. I think I mean this slightly positively?