Japan's education ministry intends to create an artificial intelligence program that generates medical and scientific hypotheses through the analysis of research papers and experiment images. The ministry aims to mitigate the risk of technology leaks by developing its own technology instead of relying on foreign sources. This approach will ensure data safety and promote national competitiveness.

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