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Aug 12, 2026

Over 80% of Japanese companies have limited or no AI adoption, Reuters poll finds

A Reuters survey reveals that more than 80% of Japanese companies use artificial intelligence only in a limited capacity or not at all in their operations, raising concerns about productivity growth amid the country's labor shortages and aging demographics.

Aug 12, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The Japanese parliament passed the AI Promotion Act in 2025, utilizing light-touch regulation to encourage business investment and make Japan a leader in utilizing artificial intelligence.
  • ▪A Reuters poll found that 82% of Japanese companies favor domestic investment over overseas investment, driven by the continued weakness of the Japanese yen.
  • ▪Professor Yasushi Ogasawara of Meiji University stated that Japanese companies prioritize maintaining full employment over implementing artificial intelligence systems that could result in job losses.

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