Artificial intelligenceSystem would analyze road damage, retailer inventories to map distribution routesSelf-Defense Forces personnel deliver relief supplies after an earthquake struck the Noto peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture. (Japan Ministry of Defense)HAJIME TSUKADAJuly 7, 2026 06:34 JSTTOKYO -- Japan is considering developing an artificial intelligence system to manage distribution of relief supplies after disasters, combining information from government agencies and businesses to get aid out more quickly and evenly.