# These Japanese AI winners don’t make chips. They make toilets, glass fiber and seasoning

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/these-japanese-ai-winners-dont-make-chips-they-make-toilets-u2rc>
> Published: 2026-07-22 02:25:18+00:00

# These Japanese AI winners don’t make chips. They make toilets, glass fiber and seasoning

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[CNBC Technology](https://www.cnbc.com/technology/)A toilet maker, a glass fiber manufacturer and the maker of MSG have in Japan have become major beneficiaries of the AI boom.

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