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Labor shortages are a major challenge for Microsoft as it seeks to deliver its $10 billion investment plan in Japan during 2026–2029, alongside efforts to train AI talent at scale.
Microsoft said the new investment will be built around three pillars—technology, security, and human capital—aimed at boosting Japan’s economy and supporting a stronger economic outlook.
One pillar is a program to train AI skills for about 1 million engineers and developers in Japan by 2030, targeting labor shortages in robotics and AI.
Microsoft said it has already helped more than 3.4 million people in Japan learn AI skills, surpassing an earlier target of 3 million.
Despite that progress, Japan’s labor shortage remains severe. The shortage is projected to exceed 3 million by 2040.
Microsoft said AI adoption in Japan has accelerated since 2024. About one-fifth of Japan’s working-age population has used generative AI tools, compared with a global average of one in six.
As businesses adopt AI more quickly, demand for engineers and AI specialists has increased, but labor supply has not matched that growth. Microsoft said the shortage is a major obstacle to Japan’s digital transformation, particularly in manufacturing, automation, and the development of AI systems.
Microsoft framed Japan’s experience as an example of the AI race shifting from technology to talent. As AI adoption expands, demand for AI engineers and experts grows, and a lack of skilled workers can weaken competitiveness for countries and organizations.
In that context, large-scale training programs are presented as a necessary condition for the practical deployment of AI strategies, beyond infrastructure investment.
The announcement was made during a visit by Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith to Japan, continuing initiatives announced in April 2024.
Microsoft said the initiatives align with the Japanese government’s priorities under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which include investment in advanced technology and economic security.
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