Japanese Companies Slow in Adopting AI, Lagging Behind US and UK
Summary
Japanese companies are adopting AI far more slowly than firms in the US and UK, despite labor shortages, an aging population and weak productivity. Government efforts, old systems and a risk-averse corporate culture are all slowing wider use of the technology.
Key Points
- Only 8.4% of workers in Japan use AI, far below the US and UK, according to recent data.
- Experts say conservative corporate culture, fear of mistakes and weak digital literacy are holding back adoption.
- Japan's healthcare sector and older computer systems are especially slow to digitize and modernize.
- The government has passed an AI promotion law and is pushing companies to invest more in the technology.
