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From toilets to fiber optics, Japan’s unlikely AI players

· Source: japantimes.co.jp

In short

Many Japanese companies, ranging from Toto, a toilet manufacturer, to Fujikura, are becoming significant but often unrecognized contributors to the artificial intelligence supply chain. Activist investors highlight that firms like Toto have valuable AI-related segments that remain largely hidden and undervalued in the market. This trend illustrates Japan's quietly growing presence and success in the AI industry, extending beyond conventional tech companies.

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Tags: AI, Japan, industry, supply chain, technology, innovation

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