A recent report indicates a severe scarcity of artificial intelligence (AI) talent in Japan, predicting a deficit of 3.39 million AI professionals by 2040. The impending shortage could impact the nation's tech industry, potentially hindering its technological advancements. The Japanese government and educational institutions are therefore called upon to prioritize building the country's AI capabilities.

Japan, being a technologically advanced nation, places significant importance on AI development, considering AI as crucial to economic competitiveness in the international arena. As such, the projected labor shortage is highly alarming. It's sparking conversations around education reform and bolstering specialized AI education and training programs to address this issue.

In contrast to this, the U.S. and EU, maintain strong emphasis on AI, cultivating a robust AI workforce through universities, vocational schools, and on-the-job training programs. Also, they attract international AI talent through immigration policies, something Japan is reluctant to adopt due to its homogeneous society.