Robert Feldman, Senior Advisor at Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities in Tokyo, discusses Japan's significant role in global AI development. He highlights Japan's unique approach, emphasizing the symbiotic co-evolution of hardware, software, data, and ethics in AI advancement. Feldman uses the example of a Japanese retail food company to illustrate how data limitations represent a crucial "choke point" hindering AI adoption. He further explains Japan's robust legal framework for data privacy alongside its flexible approach to fostering large language model development and emphasizes the country's commitment to AI literacy as a key factor in ethical AI implementation and addressing labor shortages. Finally, he concludes by outlining the three key factors—technology introduction, innovation, and labor retraining—that will determine global success in the AI sector, suggesting Japan's approach positions it favorably.
