More Than 40% of Japanese Companies Have No Plan to Make Use of AI
A recent Reuters survey has revealed that more than 40% of Japanese companies have no plans to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations. The survey, conducted by Nikkei Research, questioned 506 companies between July 3 and 12, with around 250 firms responding anonymously.
Of the respondents, 24% have already introduced AI into their businesses, while 35% are planning to do so. The primary objectives for adopting AI include coping with labor shortages (60%), reducing labor costs (53%), and accelerating research and development (36%).
However, several hurdles to AI adoption were cited, including anxiety among employees about potential job losses, a lack of technological expertise, and substantial capital expenditure. The survey also highlighted concerns about cybersecurity, with 15% of respondents having experienced cyberattacks in the past year and 9% having business partners that were targeted.
In addition, the survey touched on the issue of married couples having different surnames, with 50% of respondents supporting a change in the law to allow this. Currently, women are required to take their husband’s surname in more than 90% of marriages, a practice seen as limiting individual dignity and freedom.
