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 ...

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

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 ...
eWeek

Microsoft Unveils $10B Plan to Scale AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity in Japan

Microsoft will invest $10 billion in Japan through 2029 to expand AI infrastructure, deepen cybersecurity ties, and train ...
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 ...