Japanese tech giants launch joint venture targeting physical AI for robots and machines

Japanese technology giants SoftBank Group Corp., Sony Corp. and NEC Corp. are teaming up with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on a new ...

Japan relaxes privacy laws to make itself the ‘easiest country to develop AI’

Opting out of personal data use won't be an option because Minister says that's a 'very big obstacle' to AI adoption ...
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Microsoft Bets $10B to Boost Japan's AI, Cybersecurity

The deal aims to accelerate AI adoption, train workers, and develop cybersecurity partnerships — the latest move by a ...
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Microsoft deepens its commitment to Japan with $10 billion investment in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and workforce

Microsoft today announced a $10 billion (approx. ¥1.6 trillion) investment in Japan from 2026 through 2029, built around three pillars: Technology, Trust, and Talent. The commitments include expanding ...
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Over 70% of Japan high school students use AI, mostly as study assistant: survey

A total of 73.7 percent of Japanese high school students are using conversational artificial intelligence, with the most ...

Over 70 per cent of Japan highschoolers use AI, mostly as study assistant: survey

A total of 73.7 per cent of Japanese high school students are using conversational artificial intelligence (AI), with the ...