Fukushima Prefecture expands AI to 約6000人

Fukushima's approach runs counter to typical corporate rollouts that start small and expand only after clear success. The 2025 pilot yielded efficiency and quality gains, yet also revealed stark polarization, driven by personal interest rather than job role or department. Despite this, the prefecture scaled to roughly 6,000 employees.\n\nThe decision likely rests on a belief that broader access can shift organizational culture, making AI use a default rather than an opt-in. However, the pilot data suggests that simply providing accounts does not guarantee engagement. how Fukushima builds an environment to encourage routine use, especially among those who showed little interest, will determine whether this expansion succeeds or replicates the earlier divide.