Japan, which was once at the forefront of the world in terms of technology, is now facing a new challenge. The country’s digital minister, Hisashi Matsumoto, has warned that if Japan does not accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI), it could become an “AI colony” in the future.
He said that AI technology is advancing so fast that countries which will not be able to invest and innovate in this field will become dependent on others. Matsumoto appealed to people to understand the need for AI development and support the country’s efforts in this field.
**Minister advocates change in data law**
These things have been said at a time when the Japanese government has proposed changes in its personal data protection law. Under the proposed changes, AI developers could be allowed to use sensitive data – such as medical and criminal records – to train AI models, even without the direct consent of the people concerned.
Matsumoto argues that global competition in AI technology has increased, so Japan has no room to lag behind. He believes that if the country is unable to catch up, it may depend on other powers in terms of technology.
**Opposition expressed concern about privacy and security**
However, not all parties agree with the government’s proposal. Opposition parties have raised concerns about data privacy and the risk of data leakage. They argue that there should be clear security measures to control the use of citizens’ personal information.
This bill has recently been passed by the Lower House of Parliament and is currently being debated in the Upper House. The debate regarding this law is likely to intensify in the coming days.
**Japan is preparing amid challenges from America and China**
At the global level, the battle for dominance in AI is mainly between the US and China. Both countries are investing billions of dollars to develop advanced AI models, build large data centers and strengthen AI infrastructure.
In this environment, Japan is also trying to strengthen its position to ensure that it is not left behind in this technology revolution. Both government and industry are giving priority to AI research and development.
Global competition for AI is intensifying.
This competition in AI is not limited to Japan only. Many countries around the world are now investing heavily in developing powerful AI systems and increasing data processing capabilities. The demand for building new data centers and advanced computing resources is continuously increasing. Tech experts believe that in the future, competition in the field of AI will not be limited to just the best algorithm; Rather, efficient use of energy and the ability to provide economic benefits will also play an important role in this.