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 ...

In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants

Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

Microsoft to make US$10bil AI-related investment in Japan

Microsoft Corp. will invest 1.6 trillion yen (US$10 billion) in Japan over the four years through 2029 to reinforce ...
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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 ...
Japan Today

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 ...