From early tech dominance to a carefully planned second act In the glow of Japan’s neon cities during the 1980s, the future once felt inevitable. At a time when Silicon Valley was still finding its footing, Japan was already investing aggressively in advanced technologies that promised to reshape society. Government laboratories buzzed with ambition, corporations… Continue reading Japan’s Long Road Back to Artificial Intelligence
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Business leaders agree AI is the future. They just wish it worked right now.
Last spring, CellarTracker, a wine-collection app, built an artificial intelligence-powered sommelier to make unvarnished wine recommendations based on a person’s palate. The problem was the chatbot was too nice. “It’s just very polite, instead of just saying, ‘It’s really unlikely you’ll like the wine,’” CellarTracker CEO Eric LeVine said. It took six weeks of trial… Continue reading Business leaders agree AI is the future. They just wish it worked right now.
Japan Plans ¥1 Trillion Boost for Domestic AI Development
Japan is preparing to invest around ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion) over five years to support the development of home-grown artificial intelligence, according to people familiar with the plan. The funding is expected to begin in fiscal 2026. The initiative will involve a new company formed by roughly 10 firms, including SoftBank Group, with the goal… Continue reading Japan Plans ¥1 Trillion Boost for Domestic AI Development
Hyundai Motor Group to Spotlight AI Robotics Strategy at CES 2026
Hyundai Motor Group plans to present its artificial intelligence–driven robotics strategy at CES 2026, marking a strategic shift toward advanced robotics following setbacks in autonomous driving. The showcase will feature Atlas, an all-electric humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, which will be demonstrated publicly for the first time. Atlas is positioned as a core element… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group to Spotlight AI Robotics Strategy at CES 2026