According to the White House on April 10, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS), have committed to investing a total of 17.9 billion USD to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Japan.
This move takes place within the framework of a cooperation agreement between the US and Japan to promote the development and application of AI in important fields. The huge investment will be deployed over the next five years. Specifically, Microsoft plans to invest 2.9 billion USD, while AWS commits 15 billion USD.
The capital will be used to build data centers, train human resources, and support AI research and development projects in Japan. This agreement is expected to bring many benefits to both countries.
For Japan, this is an opportunity to promote innovation and economic growth, while addressing the challenges of population aging and labor shortages. For the US, this cooperation helps strengthen its strategic partnership with Japan and expand its influence in the field of AI in Asia.
Experts say that the investment from Microsoft and AWS will create a big boost for the AI industry in the land of cherry blossoms. Besides creating jobs and boosting the economy, it also helps improve the competitiveness of Japanese businesses in the global AI development race.