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A collaboration between private and public sectors, coupled with the help of international organisations to address any complex issues that may arise, is the strategy behind Japan’s plan to embrace the digital transformation. And it is a great one!
The Japanese government recently announced its vision for Society 5.0: a digitally enhanced society that matches human needs with technological advances. In Society 5.0, AI and Big Data will be used to improve health care, education, transportation, energy and crime prevention.
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, the Japanese government recognised technology’s ability to empower individuals, to address complex issues and to drive meaningful social change. Japan’s Smart City plan is how all future cities will operate. Click below to read more.
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