CEO & Co-founder Jad Tarifi was featured in Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan’s most influential newspapers, in an in-depth interview highlighting Japan’s global advantage in robotics and Integral AI’s mission to bring AGI into the physical world.

Speaking from San Francisco, Jad explained why he chose Tokyo as a key base for Integral AI, citing Japan’s robust robotics ecosystem and the strategic importance of integrating advanced AI with real-world action. He also emphasized the urgency for Japan to reinforce its lead in robotics in the face of rising competition from neighboring countries.

The full article is available to Asahi Shimbun Digital subscribers here (Japanese).