A research report analyzing the current state and future prospects of AI-labor relationships in Japan.
This research conducts multifaceted analysis of the impact of rapid artificial intelligence (AI) technology development on Japan's labor market. Particularly, important issues including employment impacts from AI introduction, necessary skill changes, labor productivity improvement possibilities, and social security system impacts are examined in detail.
Labor market impact analysis conducts classification of occupations with high automation potential from AI technology introduction and occupations where human creativity and interpersonal skills remain valued, quantitatively evaluating employment impact levels by occupation type. For major industries including manufacturing, finance, retail, and services, specific employment impacts from AI introduction progress and industry-specific countermeasure needs are analyzed.
Regarding adaptation to skill changes, priority issues include digital literacy improvement, creativity and problem-solving capability enhancement, and expanding importance of communication abilities, developing concrete policy recommendations for educational system reform, vocational training program enhancement, and reskilling support strengthening.
From labor productivity improvement perspectives, efficiency effects achievable through AI technology utilization and accompanying contributions to economic growth are quantitatively analyzed, emphasizing the importance of AI utilization strategies for Japanese economic competitiveness enhancement.
Regarding social security system impacts, necessity for system reforms is examined considering employment pattern diversification, working hour changes, and potential income inequality expansion, with detailed analysis of policy options including basic income introduction possibilities, employment insurance system reviews, and tax system reforms.
The article concludes that comprehensive review of Japan's labor policies and social systems for the AI era is urgent, with important policy responses to achieve harmony between technological progress and society.