US, China, and Japan rank first respectively in AI, green energy, semiconductor supply chain market share

With geopolitical tensions increasing, countries have placed even more importance on essential products and supply chains. Nikkei compiled data from several research institutes and conducted market research on important global products and services in 2023, including areas such as AI text and image generators, green energy supply chains including solar panels and wind turbines, as well as semiconductor materials.

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Isuzu accelerates self-driving initiatives, aims for level 4 autonomy by 1Q28

Japan-based automotive manufacturer Isuzu Motors (Isuzu) has set an ambitious goal to industrialize Level 4 self-driving trucks and buses by the end of March 2028 at the latest, with plans to launch services in Japan. This initiative is a key component of Isuzu’s midterm business strategy. To achieve this objective, Isuzu has been actively funding global AI and autonomous startups since 2023. As of the end of August 2024, the company has announced three partnered projects.

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