# BOJ’s Ueda says Japan could do well with AI replacing labor, given existing shortages

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bojs-ueda-says-japan-could-do-well-with-ai-replacing-labor-given-existing-shortages/
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:05:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T17:38:04+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/bojs-ueda-says-japan-could-do-well-ai-replacing-labor-given-existing-shortages-6532026
- Topics: AI, Asia, Technology, World

## Key points

- Ueda sees potential economic benefits from AI in Japan.
- Labour shortages could make AI-driven workforce replacement useful.
- He warned that cyber risks remain a financial stability concern.

## Summary

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said advances in artificial intelligence could benefit Japan’s economy by boosting demand and replacing labour in sectors facing shortages. His comments highlight how AI may help address workforce constraints, while its broader effects on the economy still need assessment.

Speaking at an International Monetary Fund event in Washington on Friday, Ueda said supply-side effects also needed study. He raised concerns about cyber risks to financial stability, noting that some smaller banks and firms had not done enough to protect themselves.

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