Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Yoshimasa Hayashi announced during a press conference on September 1 that the "AX and New Technology Strategy Office" will be established within the MIC. The office is expected to be responsible for coordinating AI promotion policies within the MIC and managing collaboration with other relevant ministries and agencies.
PolicyYoshimasa HayashiMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications
MIC Establishes AX and New Technology Strategy Office to Coordinate AI Promotion and Inter-agency Collaboration
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Source: 総務省、「AX・新技術戦略室」を新設 AI推進に注力 (ITmedia AI+, 2026-09-01)