Japanese firms join government project for secure post-5G AI research
What happened
Aioi Nissay Dowa and its subsidiary OXFIDA joined a Japanese government-backed research project focused on post-5G technology. This initiative, which partners with the nonprofit association CODAS, aims to develop methods for protecting corporate information and AI model details during training and use. The project plans to create Japanese-developed large language models that incorporate industry-specific knowledge.
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Why it matters
The research, commissioned under a post-5G information and communications research program promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, focuses on establishing secure AI development standards. This effort supports practical business applications by allowing confidential sharing of training information among companies.
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Who's involved
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryPromotes the post-5G information and communications research program
Possible ripples
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