{
  "id": 18232685,
  "title": "Next British envoy to Japan calls for stronger cooperation on AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/next-british-envoy-to-japan-calls-for-stronger-cooperation-on-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-05T02:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/05/japan/uk-ambassador-japan-ai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Corin Robertson, the upcoming British ambassador to Japan, has emphasized the importance of bolstering collaboration between the United Kingdom and Japan in the areas of artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Addressing a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Robertson pointed out that both nations are grappling with economic hurdles due to rapid technological advancements, particularly in AI. He expressed a commitment to fostering joint efforts to cultivate emerging industries and stimulate economic expansion.\n\nGiven that the United Kingdom will assume the presidency of the G20 next year, Robertson indicated that the UK will advocate for global cooperation on the responsible application of AI. He also highlighted Prime Minister Andy Burnham's intention to mend ties with the European Union. Robertson remarked, \"I think a closer U.K.-EU relationship is good for both, and I think it's also good for Japan.\"",
  "summary": "Corin Robertson noted that both Britain and Japan are facing economic challenges amid AI and other technological innovations.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}