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Japanese convenience store chains to launch AI-developed sweets
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· September 16, 2026
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Key points These sweets were created using ideas generated by artificial intelligence. Convenience store chains are set to release new sweets.
Convenience store chains are set to release new sweets. These sweets were created using ideas generated by artificial intelligence. Two chains involved in this launch are Lawson and FamilyMart.
Further information about the sweets and their development process can be found through other sources.
The sweets are expected to be available for purchase later this month, although specific details about the release are limited.
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