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    3 Before 9 - AI signals from Asia
    Wednesday, 14 January 2026

    3 Before 9

    Your essential AI intelligence briefing. Three signals that matter, delivered before your first cup of coffee.

    Quick Context

    Who should pay attention

    AI leaders, founders, enterprise decision-makers, and teams deploying AI across Asia.

    What changes next

    Regulatory expectations tighten, infrastructure buildout accelerates, and enterprise AI governance matures.

    1

    Japan formalises generative AI use across government

    Japan’s Digital Agency has confirmed the continued rollout of generative AI across ministries, following earlier pilots covering document drafting, internal analysis, and citizen-facing services.

    Why it matters for Asia

    Japan is quietly becoming Asia’s reference case for practical AI adoption in government, especially relevant for markets dealing with ageing populations and public-sector capacity constraints.

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    2

    YouTube doubles down on AI-driven discovery for creators

    YouTube continues expanding its AI-powered recommendation and discovery systems, with Asia remaining one of its fastest-growing creator and viewer regions, particularly across Japan, Korea, and India.

    Why it matters for Asia

    For brands and agencies in Asia, YouTube’s AI-led discovery reinforces the platform’s role in shaping culture and attention, not just media reach.

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    3

    China accelerates domestic AI chip capability

    China is pushing forward with domestic AI chip development to support cloud computing and enterprise AI workloads, as part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor supply.

    Why it matters for Asia

    A more self-sufficient Chinese AI hardware stack will influence regional pricing, supply chains, and how AI ecosystems develop across Asia.

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