Japan, China consider how to use artificial intelligence

Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Nishimura Yasutoshi says he will consider using artificial intelligence in government work. The comment comes after Prime Minister Kishida Fumio met the CEO of OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT tool. Nishimura said on Tuesday that the AI -- which can mimic human responses -- could be used to prepare for Diet debates. Government officials often work long hours during the session preparing reference material. Nishimura argued AI could help lighten the load. He said, "We will take the necessary steps to safeguard classified information.