Asian benchmarks decline after AI worries send Wall Street tumbling
TOKYO — Japan’s stock benchmark tumbled more than 6% after trading opened Friday, and other Asian stocks also declined following a widespread sell-off of issues related to artificial intelligence on Wall Street.
TL;DR
- Japan's stock benchmark fell more than 6% at Friday's open.
- Other Asian stock markets also saw declines.
- The sell-off was linked to a broad decline in artificial intelligence-related stocks on Wall Street.