Driven by labor shortages, Japan is leading the "Physical AI" sector by integrating AI with its advanced mechatronics and hardware expertise. Supported by significant government funding, the nation is moving from experimental trials to practical deployments in logistics, manufacturing, and defense, aiming for global market dominance by 2040.
This issue of ACM Interactions explores the crucial role of User Experience (UX) in ensuring responsible AI (RAI) design and use. Articles discuss the importance of UX in shaping meaningful and trustworthy AI systems, the potential of 'reuser experience' for sustainable design practices, and emerging trends in AI interaction design.
