Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
Japan's adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has been slow compared to countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. Experts suggest that Japan's cautious approach is due to the country's conservative and risk-averse culture, particularly in industries where the use of AI could lead to errors or job losses. Only 8.4% of Japanese workers use AI in their jobs, while 50% of US workers and 32% of UK workers utilize AI in their daily tasks.
Japan's government has taken steps to promote AI adoption through legislation, but critics argue that few employees are actually using the technology in practical ways. Additionally, Japan's workforce lacks sufficient digital literacy, with a projected shortage of nearly 800,000 IT professionals by 2030. While some larger companies are beginning to hire AI-savvy graduates, true AI integration is still in its infancy compared to the US, where AI is gradually becoming an integral part of the workflow.
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- Strong majority of Japanese firms have yet to fully embrace AI: Reuters poll economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI bbc.co.uk
