Government to launch AI pilot program to boost efficiency and encourage tech’s adoption

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 preparing to introduce Gennai, a generative artificial intelligence platform developed for internal use by civil servants.

The system will be deployed to 39 government agencies as part of a pilot program.

The initiative seeks to raise operational efficiency and support broader adoption of new technology within the public sector.

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