The emergence of an OpenAI-developed smartphone powered by ChatGPT is becoming a realistic possibility, and the smartphone market is expected to become more closely linked with AI. The issue of Japanese companies needing to accelerate preparations for AI strategies and support for smartphones has been raised.
The global AI sector is expected to see an acceleration in the acquisition of and investment in AI startups by leading technology companies seeking to incorporate advanced reasoning models. Such industry realignment is expected to become more common, prompting calls for Japanese companies to develop strategies for their AI-related businesses.
As the market share of Japanese components used in smartphones continues to decline, companies are urged to strengthen their AI-related initiatives and respond swiftly to the shift toward AI, including in smartphones. Delays could result in Japan falling further behind in digitalization and the use of the internet.
AI has the potential to fundamentally transform the functions of existing products, and the connection between smartphones and AI could play a role in driving the global economy in the years ahead. Japanese companies, too, are being encouraged to adopt this perspective.