Japan left behind by US and China in AI era patent race
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-21 04:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, South Korea, Technology & AI, China, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific, Technology
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Japan ranked fourth in patents in core fields, such as AI mechanisms and foundational technologies. China, the U.S. and South Korea occupy the top three spots. (Image by Nikkei)
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