US signs collaboration agreements with Japan and South Korea for AI, chips and biotech

The United States has signed collaboration agreements with Japan and South Korea aimed at strengthening cooperation in advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, space, and 6G. These agreements seek to enhance strategic ties, align regulations, and support both economic and national security objectives. Japan’s expertise in advanced materials, robotics, and space technologies, combined with South Korea’s dominance in memory chip production, positions these partnerships as critical to maintaining a competitive edge in the global technology race. Specifically, the U.S.-Japan deal focuses on boosting AI exports, protecting technology, and fostering collaboration on AI standards and innovation, promoting a joint AI ecosystem across hardware, software, and related standards. The U.S.-South Korea agreement aims to reduce operational burdens for tech companies by addressing data localization and hosting challenges, while also coordinating AI export controls and standards innovation. A broader goal of these agreements is to reduce dependence on China’s technology supply chain and influence the global regulatory framework for emerging