Human resources with cutting-edge technology Dispatched to local governments nationwide October 7th 4:15

The government is planning to dispatch private experts to local governments nationwide as early as next year, based on the point that AI = human resources with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and automatic driving of automobiles are lacking in the region. I decided to start.

While the population is declining due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the government is investigating whether cutting-edge technologies such as AI = artificial intelligence and automatic driving of automobiles can be used for agriculture and medical treatment, leading to regional revitalization. It has been pointed out that local governments across the country lack the human resources who can use these technologies.

Based on this situation, the government has partnered with 15 companies, including major telecommunications carriers and home appliance manufacturers, and will start a business to dispatch human resources with specialized knowledge to local governments nationwide as early as next year.

In new projects, the department in charge of the Cabinet Secretariat hears specific requests from municipalities throughout the country, and in principle dispatches experts from six months to two years to formulate policies that contribute to regional revitalization. I will give advice.

In line with this, the government will establish a contact point at the Cabinet Secretariat to support the use of cutting-edge technology in each region, and introduce examples of local governments that make advanced efforts and national support systems. It is.