Microsoft Japan President Highlights AI's Role in Economic Acceleration

Miki Tsusaka underscores Japan's rapid AI adoption and its potential to drive growth amid demographic challenges.

Japan has swiftly embraced AI, closing gaps in digitalization accelerated by the pandemic.
Microsoft plans a $2.9 billion investment to expand AI data centers in Japan over the next two years.
The AI push includes initiatives to empower women in the workforce and prioritize cybersecurity.
OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, opened its first Asian office in Tokyo to engage regional businesses.
Tsusaka views generative AI as a revolutionary technology surpassing previous innovations like the internet and mobile phones.