Japan's Nikkei share average sets record high as AI disruption fear eased

TOKYO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share price average set a record high on Wednesday as investor apprehension over artificial intelligence disruption eased while the yen weakened.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index .N225 rose 1.1% to 57,956.92 in early trade after touching an intraday peak of 58,047.89. The broader Topix .TOPX edged up 0.07% to 3,818.73.

There were 131 advancers on the Nikkei index against 90 decliners.