OpenAI may open Japanese office

OpenAI’s Managing Director, Sam Altman, has expressed his interest in expanding the company’s services in Japan following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The discussion revolved around the progress of high-tech and AI, as well as its potential threats, such as copyright infringement and secrecy.

According to Hirokazu Matsuno, the Head of Cabinet, there is a possibility that Japan may consider the introduction of AI automation, such as OpenAI‘s ChatGPT chatbox, after assessing its benefits and drawbacks. However, Matsuno emphasized that the Japanese government will only accept AI if concerns about secrecy and copyright infringement are resolved.

Altman, during a press conference after his meeting with the PM, stated that OpenAI intends to develop an incredible product for Japanese citizens during his first global travel since the launch. He also expressed his confidence in the role AI will play in Japan if approved.

Japan considering data violation issues

Matsuno confirmed that the Japanese government is evaluating the possibility of introducing AI to reduce administration employee tasks after considering issues such as data violations. Taro Kono, Chief Parliament Minister of Japan’s digital adaptation, stated that AI technologies would incredibly improve their administration’s labor. However, he also highlighted that it would be challenging to initiate it at general offices quickly due to crises such as computerized misconceptions.

The Italian lawmakers recently prohibited Microsoft Corp‘s OpenAI ChatGPT due to privacy concerns. OpenAI proposed regulations to fix secrecy violation problems after the restriction, which encouraged other European countries to review the principles.

Matsuno explained that Japan would consider the introduction of AI if it meets the government’s standards. The Chief Parliament Minister of Japan’s digital adaptation, Taro Kono,  added that the Group of Seven Digital Ministers’ convention, which will take place between April 29th to 30th in Japan, would be about AI and grant a collective memo of G7.

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