Updated on 2026.02.18
This digest summarizes the latest research and trends in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. It features a wide range of AI related topics, including the current state of research in Japan and international comparisons, the future of AI development, and AI startups. AI is no longer just a technological innovation; it has become an important factor driving changes in industry and society as a whole, making it necessary to understand its potential and challenges from multiple perspectives.
The articles below provide information on recent advances, challenges, and goals of AI-related research in Japan especially as they intersect with environmental, societal, and technological issues.
List of articles:
JFY2025
- Identifying the causes of unexplained diseases using whole-genome sequencing and AI
- Using AI in research: An interview with Elsevier Senior Vice President Gemma Hersh — The most important thing is the reliability of underlying data
- AI Model Identifies Prediabetes Using Only ECG Data from Wristwatch Wearable Devices Measurements
- Automated pain assessment based on facial expressions of free-moving mice — New AI-based technology that contributes to animal welfare developed by the University of Tokyo
- Institute of Science Tokyo develops new generative AI method for wide range of chemical reactions to enable efficient catalyst design
- AI Robot Reproducing Ningyo Joruri Movements Features 32 Axes and High Degrees of Freedom
- Tohoku University and collaborators discover new seismic zone offshore from Hokkaido to the Kanto region using AI
- AI Strategic Headquarters launched with Minoru Kiuchi in charge: "The next year is most critical"
- NTT develops foundational technology for Multi-agent AI technology capable of autonomous coordination and supporting business planning tasks
- New AI technology diagnoses heart failure from heart sounds and electrocardiogram
- Using mathematics to prove system safety: Creating fundamental technologies for building trustworthy AI
- AI model to predict ovarian function developed by the University of Tokyo
- AI drug discovery support service utilized for the discovery of pancreatic cancer target molecule candidates - Cell proliferation inhibition effect confirmed
- "Generative AI Center" established by Nippon COMSYS — Improving productivity through DX promotion
- Japan lags behind in AI utilization for research: Investigation by the Science News and Elsevier
- G-Science Academies call for establishing an AI research collaborative: Recognizing harmful effects of advanced technologies while promoting global benefits
- Kyoto University develops AI detection technology for invasive frogs using vocalization
- QST and NTT apply accurate AI technology to predict plasma confinement magnetic field in large fusion device for the first time in the world
- Introducing formal semantics to natural language processing: Achieving trusted AI by demonstrating grounds for decision-making
- [Special Feature: The Future of AI in Japan]: Japan's Top Researcher in Neural Networks - Shunichi Amari, a Pioneer in AI Research [Part 1]
- [Special Feature: The Future of AI in Japan]: Can Tokyo be a global hub for AI development? Interview with Ren Ito, co-founder of fast-rising Sakana AI
Produced by the Science Japan Editorial Team