The Japanese government, in conjunction with the private sector, plans to spend approximately 3 trillion yen (approximately $19 billion at the current exchange rate) on developing a national artificial intelligence (AI) model, according to the Yomiuri newspaper.
More than 10 local companies, including giants like SoftBank, will participate in the joint development. According to the newspaper, the government intends to cover approximately a third of the costs, with the remaining funds to be invested by private firms.
Development of Japan’s own AI is expected to begin as early as 2026. This will include, among other things, the construction of cutting-edge data centers. This AI model is also expected to be used in locally produced robotics.
