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Japan Investment Corp.'s Hata on AI, Strategic Sectors

Japan Investment Corp.'s Hata on AI, Strategic Sectors
Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 01 July 2026, 03:34 UTC 1 min read
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Jul 1st, 2026 Japan Investment Corp.'s Hata on AI, Strategic Sectors Yuka Hata, Senior Managing Director & Head of Fund Investments at Japan Investment Corporation, says demand for capital is growing as Japan shifts its focus toward physical AI and deep technologies. She adds that Japan’s labor shortages have heightened the need for AI-driven solutions, making the sector a key investment priority for JIC.

Jul 1st, 2026 Japan Investment Corp.'s Hata on AI, Strategic Sectors Yuka Hata, Senior Managing Director & Head of Fund Investments at Japan Investment Corporation, says demand for capital is growing as Japan shifts its focus toward physical AI and deep technologies. She adds that Japan’s labor shortages have heightened the need for AI-driven solutions, making the sector a key investment priority for JIC. [Image text:] LIVE Tokyo Yuka Hata JAPAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR & HEADOFFUNDINVESTMENTS Bloomberg JAPAN'S$2.3 TRILLIONINVESTMENT The China Show PLANRAISESFRESH JGBCONCERNS
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