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Japan's AI Strategy: From Society 5.0 to Generative AI
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan's evolving AI strategy, centered around the Society 5.0 vision, integrates generative and physical AI into key sectors with an emphasis on innovation-friendly regulation. The 2025 AI Promotion Act creates a governance framework prioritising R&D and voluntary risk management, supported by public investment in AI computing infrastructure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.
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Japan’s AI strategy shifts to favour innovation over heavy rules, easing entry for AI startups and research firms. You can exploit Japan’s committed AI compute resources and a governance model that avoids EU-style restrictions to accelerate development and deployment.
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