The Japanese government announced plans to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence model and deploy as many as 10 million AI-equipped robots operating in more than a dozen sectors by 2040.
The country will reportedly invest around $6 billion in the homemade AI model, which will be developed by Noetra, a consortium of firms including SoftBank and Sony.
Countries around the world are seeking to develop sovereign AI models to reduce a potentially dangerous over-reliance on technology from the U.S. and China.
Media reports said that the government would provide up to one trillion yen ($6.1 billion) over the next five years, depending on the results of the initiative.
The number of companies investing in Noetra is expected to increase to 44, including those in the automotive, electronics and other manufacturing sectors, as well as finance and logistics, the Nikkei business daily reported.
