Japan and U.S. to start joint AI cyberattack research

Washington seeks more data on attacks outside English-speaking nations

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Advancements in generative AI have made it easier to create malware and sophisticated email scams. (Source photos by Nikkei)

KENSUKE WATANABE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan and the U.S. will partner on research into cyberattacks that exploit artificial intelligence, Nikkei has learned, looking to combine advanced American technology with Tokyo's data on incidents outside English-speaking countries.

Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, which is overseen by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, will establish a research facility in Washington. This work is expected to begin as early as the fiscal year starting in April.

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