Japan risks becoming an ‘AI colony’, its digital minister warns

The Next WebPublished Jun 5, 2026

Japan's digital minister has expressed concern that the country could become an 'AI colony' due to reliance on foreign AI technologies, urging for stronger domestic AI development to maintain sovereignty.

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Japan risks becoming an ‘AI colony’, its digital minister warns

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