According to the Nikkei, Japan's Digital Minister Shunji Furukawa announced at a press conference following a cabinet meeting on the 20th that the government will convene its first meeting of the "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Reform Promotion

2026-10-20

According to the Nikkei, Japan's Digital Minister Shunji Furukawa announced at a press conference following a cabinet meeting on the 20th that the government will convene its first meeting of the "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Reform Promotion Conference" in October, and will conduct an inter-ministerial review of relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines. Given the labor shortage caused by a declining population, the government will promote the development and social application of artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting will discuss the application of AI in fields such as healthcare and construction, as well as vertical AI and robotics.