Thomson Reuters (Nasdaq/TSX:TRI), a global content and technology company, today announced two AI-powered enhancements for Japanese professionals, adding new AI capabilities to ONESOURCE Global Trade and Westlaw Japan. These capabilities are built on Thomson Reuters' CoCounsel AI technology and grounded in trusted Japanese content, enabling trade, compliance, and legal teams to receive answers with citations and links to authoritative sources. This solution is built on Thomson Reuters' Fiduciary-Grade AITM. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in regulatory workflows, Fiduciary-Grade AITM is designed for practitioners who have a professional duty of care and are subject to regulatory oversight. It is designed to be grounded in authoritative, domain-specific content, protected by stringent privacy and security, and to reflect the insights of domain experts to provide verifiable and transparent answers. “Trust in professionals has always been built on trusted standards and accountability. The same thinking is needed for AI tools that professionals use every day,” said Kenito Miura, President and Representative Director of Thomson Reuters Japan. “Whether it’s a judicial authority or an inquiry from customs, Japanese professionals are required to explain the basis for their decisions. AI tools must meet the same standard. These enhancements will allow legal and trade management teams to spend more time on the decisions that truly matter, while ensuring the traceability and accountability required for advanced professional work.” The announcement comes as the role of professionals operating under regulation is rapidly changing. A study, “The Future of Professionals 2026,” found that 74% of professionals globally use AI tools multiple times per week. However, 41% do not have access to tools built to the standards required for their professional work, and more than a third of professionals use AI tools that are not approved by their organizations. The question is no longer w