US and Japan to Strengthen Cooperation in AI and Semiconductors, Asahi Reports
Updated: Aug 26
Japan and the US to announce closer cooperation in AI and semiconductors during Prime Minister Kishida's visit to the US. The partnership will involve the establishment of a framework for research and development in AI, with the participation of prominent technology companies. The US has been restricting the export of advanced AI chips to China to prevent the acquisition of cutting-edge US technology.
In an effort to enhance their technological capabilities, Japan and the United States are expected to announce closer cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors. The joint statement will be made during the upcoming meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden, according to the Asahi Shimbun newspaper.
The meeting, scheduled for April 10, will mark Kishida's official visit to the United States. The joint statement will emphasise the strong partnership between the two countries and highlight the importance of collaboration in AI and semiconductors. The Asahi report does not disclose the sources of this information.
As part of the agreement, Japan and the US are likely to establish a framework for research and development in AI. The collaboration will involve prominent technology companies such as Nvidia, Arm, and Amazon, among others, as stated by the newspaper.
The United States has been taking decisive measures in recent months to restrict the export of advanced AI chips to China. This move aims to prevent Beijing from acquiring cutting-edge US technology that could potentially bolster its military capabilities.
Japan and the US to announce closer cooperation in AI and semiconductors during Prime Minister Kishida's visit to the US.
The partnership will involve the establishment of a framework for research and development in AI, with the participation of prominent technology companies.
The US has been restricting the export of advanced AI chips to China to prevent the acquisition of cutting-edge US technology.
Source: REUTERS
