Hitachi (TYO:6501) has partnered with Anthropic to integrate Anthropic's Claude artificial intelligence models into its Lumada 3.0 framework, combining Hitachi's information technology, operational technology, and product systems.
The collaboration focuses on deploying AI systems in sectors including energy, transport, manufacturing, and finance to support operational resilience and cybersecurity, according to a joint statement on Tuesday.
Under the agreement, Hitachi will roll out the AI systems across its global operations for approximately 290,000 employees. The two companies will also launch training initiatives aimed at developing 100,000 AI professionals within Hitachi.
Hitachi will establish a "Frontier AI Deployment Center" across North America, Europe, and Asia. The center will open with an initial staff of 100 experts from both companies, with plans to expand the workforce to 300.
Hitachi's shares fell 2% recently.