AI‑driven employees will staff NEC’s new department, overseen by automated manager agents. (Source images by Nikkei)
UTA TOKUDA
August 11, 2026 00:44 JST
Tokyo – NEC has established a department composed entirely of artificial intelligence agents, aimed at enhancing productivity through a clear division of responsibilities between human and machine.
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