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Facing acute labour shortages, ageing demographics and chronic productivity problems, Japanese companies should be fertile ground for the take-up of artificial intelligence (AI). Yet, compared with the US and UK, adoption in many workplaces remains sluggish and cautious.

Financial services firms are leveraging AI for improved personalization, compliance, and enhanced customer analytics, rather than focusing primarily on content creation. These firms see AI as a tool to drive better customer engagement and adherence to regulations, facilitating smarter financial strategies. The industry is investing substantially in AI infrastructure to tap into these opportunities.

Nvidia is working with a group of major financial firms on a potential $500 billion financing package aimed at supporting the massive infrastructure buildout required for artificial intelligence, according to sources with FT. The group includes Apollo Global Management and Blackstone, along with BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners, Brookfield Asset Management, Goldman Sachs, and KKR.