Japan May Take Fewer Foreign Workers as AI Advances
Japan says that as AI advances and its job market improves, it will not need to accept so many foreign workers under the Specified Skilled Worker program. The shift could mean fewer overseas hires in the years ahead, as technology changes the kinds of work that need staff.
Quick glossaryJapan, Specified Skilled Worker
- Japan
- A country in East Asia, best known for its technology companies, cars and electronics industries.
- Specified Skilled Worker
- A Japanese work visa scheme that lets foreign workers take jobs in fields where the country faces staff shortages.
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