Prevention of Corona Infection “AI will lead the world in measures” Economic Recovery Minister June 24, 16:55

Aiming at a meeting of experts to study measures to prevent new coronavirus infection using AI = artificial intelligence simulation, Minister of Economic Rehabilitation Nishimura said, "I look forward to world-leading efforts." We called for urgent consideration in preparation for the spread of the infection.

Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, the government will collect a huge amount of related data and analyze it with AI = artificial intelligence to investigate the effectiveness of various infection control measures.

On the 24th, a study meeting was held with experts from infectious diseases and AI, and Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura said, "It is an effort to bring experts together to gather wisdom. The world's number one supercomputer. I hope to make the most of "Futake" and become a world-leading initiative."

After that, he said, "I would like you to consider infection prevention measures that make use of the simulation of the flight path of splashes and analyze the effects of the measures you have taken so far. Must be present.” and urged urgent consideration.

Based on the results of the simulation, the government will have the experts' meetings, including Prof. Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University, consider future infection prevention measures, etc.