Japan financial firms to join NEC-Anthropic AI collaboration

Several financial firms in Japan plan to join a collaboration between NEC and Anthropic on artificial intelligence. The partnership seeks to enhance financial services for customers and bolster defenses against cyberattacks.

The partnership aims to improve the quality of financial services for customers using AI. It also seeks to strengthen measures against cyberattacks.

The Japan Times reported the plan on June 11, 2026. Financial institutions including Sumitomo Mitsui are expected to take part.

The development reflects growing adoption of AI in Japan's financial sector.

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