Microsoft on Tuesday offered to help Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in areas such as strengthening the use of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity as part of a $2.9 billion investment in the country, the Japanese government said.
In a meeting with Kishida in Washington, Microsoft President Brad Smith unveiled the company's largest-ever investment in Japan, which also includes data center upgrades and plans to ramp up cloud computing.
Mr. Kishida told Mr. Smith that it is important for Japanese companies to cooperate with global companies like Microsoft, and expressed his hope that the American technology giant will continue to contribute to promoting the development of AI in Asia. the government added.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (to the camera) shakes hands with Microsoft President Brad Smith in Washington, April 9, 2024 (pool photo) (Kyodo News)
Microsoft plans to open Japan's first research base in Tokyo to promote research in the fields of AI and robotics, company officials have revealed, and the company plans to upgrade domestic data center equipment with advanced introductions. He added. semiconductor.
Separately, Kishida said at an event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday that Tokyo and Washington can lead the international community to stability and prosperity, the government said.
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