Japan to Set Up AI Strategy Task Force
Tokyo, June 3 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday that his government will set up a task force on an artificial intelligence strategy by autumn.
Ishiba ordered his ministers to draw up a basic plan for AI development and use by winter.
"We will make Japan the friendliest country for (AI) research and development," Ishiba told a meeting of experts and officials.
He said the basic plan should include measures to address labor shortages and enhance productivity.
A new law enacted in May to promote AI development and address risks involved stipulates that the government set up a task force to oversee related policies and craft a basic development plan.
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