Defense Minister Minoru Kihara announced Japan’s first basic policy on AI use to combat a manpower shortage and keep up with technological advances in China and the US. The move aims to improve efficiency in the face of an ageing population and recruitment challenges within the Self-Defense Forces.
The Defense Ministry of Japan has introduced its inaugural basic policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to mitigate a manpower shortage and align with technological advancements seen in China and the United States. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Defense Minister Minoru Kihara, who emphasized the necessity of adopting AI to ensure efficient use of personnel amidst the country’s dwindling and aging population. He expressed confidence that AI could address these pressing challenges faced by the Self-Defense Forces, especially with recruitment concerns and the need to leverage new technologies for enhancing military capabilities.
