A Reuters survey revealed that approximately one-fourth of Japanese companies are integrating artificial intelligence into their operations, while over 40 percent of companies have no plans to utilize this advanced technology.
The survey conducted by Nikkei Research for Reuters presented a series of questions to 506 companies between July 3rd and July 12th. Approximately 250 companies responded, but they requested anonymity.
Approximately 24 percent of the survey participants reported that they have already integrated artificial intelligence into their operations, while 35 percent stated they plan to do so. Meanwhile, the remaining 41 percent indicated they have no such plans, highlighting the varying degrees of technological innovation adoption among Japanese companies.
When asked about the objectives of implementing artificial intelligence in a question allowing multiple responses, 60 percent of the participants stated that they are trying to overcome labor shortages, 53 percent aimed to reduce labor costs, and 36 percent mentioned accelerating research and development.
Regarding the obstacles hindering the implementation of this technology, a manager at a transport company pointed out the “concern among employees about the possibility of layoffs.”
The survey revealed that other obstacles include a lack of technological expertise, substantial capital expenditure, and concerns about reliability.
The report also indicated that 15 percent of participants experienced cyber-attacks in the past year, while nine percent had business partners who faced similar attacks during the same period.
