Google Japan announced that it would support the development of AI for detecting software vulnerabilities in domestic industries, including automotive software. Its partners will be NICT, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, and the Digital Agency, with the initiative covering fields including automobiles and medical equipment.
On 13 April, Google Japan announced its support for the development of technology that uses artificial intelligence to detect software vulnerabilities. The initiative is intended for Japanese industrial sectors, including automobiles and medical equipment, where cybersecurity measures are a priority.
According to the announcement, NICT, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, and the Digital Agency are expected to cooperate in the support framework, with the aim of expanding the application of AI technology through public-private cooperation in Japan.
Specific uses include promoting the development of AI technology for detecting software vulnerabilities, with stronger security measures for automotive software in particular envisaged.
The article is behind a paywall, and further details on the technology and the timing of progress on the cooperation are expected to be provided separately. Attention is focused on future developments involving Google Japan and the relevant institutions.