Japan Lags Behind in Generative AI Adoption

A Japanese government survey reveals a significant gap in generative AI adoption compared to other major economies. Only 26.7% of Japanese respondents reported using generative AI, a stark contrast to China's 81.2% and the US's 68.8%. While adoption is higher among younger demographics (44.7% of 20-somethings), overall usage remains low. Similarly, only 49.7% of Japanese companies plan to utilize generative AI, significantly trailing China and the US, where adoption rates exceed 80%. The findings highlight Japan's need to accelerate generative AI adoption and integration.