BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida (内田) reportedly said that AI is affecting core variables in monetary policy. The remarks were released as a statement by a senior official on the morning of 5 October 2026.
BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida (内田) said that AI had influence within the framework of monetary policy. Although the extent and mechanisms of its impact remain unclear in some respects, the remarks suggest that AI's role may be given greater importance in policy decision-making.
This article reports the remarks as a statement by a senior BOJ official, published as information released on the morning of the same day.