Japan will become the first overseas partner in a major U.S. national artificial intelligence project. The Yomiuri Shimbun reported Monday that the Japanese government has decided to participate in the Genesis Mission, a U.S. national project aimed at using AI to accelerate scientific discovery and technological innovation. Image generated by ChatGPT and translated by UPI
June 1 (Asia Today) -- Japan plans to join a major U.S.-led artificial intelligence project as a key overseas partner, tightening technology cooperation between Washington and Tokyo as competition with China intensifies.
The Yomiuri Shimbun reported Monday that the Japanese government has decided to participate in the Genesis Mission, a U.S. national project aimed at using AI to accelerate scientific discovery and technological innovation.
The U.S. and Japanese governments plan to invest a combined $1 billion over the next five years in joint development of AI and related technologies, the report said. Japan is expected to contribute $500 million.
Senior officials from Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry are expected to visit the United States in early June to announce cooperation plans with U.S. Energy Department officials.
