Japan is examining the use of AI agents to support local governments facing staffing shortages. A study group plans to compile an interim report by the end of fiscal 2026 and release its final report around summer 2027.
A study group linked to the Internal Affairs Ministry is advancing the effort.
The group will compile an interim report by the end of fiscal 2026.
It aims to release the final report around summer 2027.
The draft revision of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan highlights the growing risk of cyberattacks that exploit AI and calls for stronger global cooperation.
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The Japanese government will roll out Gennai, a generative AI platform built for civil servants, across 39 agencies in a pilot program to improve efficiency.
The Japanese government is weighing the full-scale development of unmanned submarines with anti-ship strike capabilities as part of efforts to address gaps in its Pacific defense posture.
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The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has released a preliminary report highlighting divides between the Global South and Global North in AI development and regulation.