The correct answer is A. ICOT (Institute for New Generation Computer Technology).
ICOT
was established in 1982 by the Japanese government to implement the Fifth Generation Computer Project. The project was a major research effort to develop new computer technologies that would enable the creation of “intelligent” computers. ICOT was disbanded in 1993, but its work had a significant impact on the development of artificial intelligence.B. MITI (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) is a Japanese government agency responsible for promoting international trade and industry. It was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Tokyo. MITI has played a major role in Japan’s economic development.
C. MCC (Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation) is a non-profit research consortium founded in 1982 by the United States government and 12 major US corporations. MCC’s mission is to “advance the state of the art in microelectronics and computer technology through collaborative research and development.” MCC was disbanded in
1995.D. SCP (Strategic Computing Program) is a research program funded by the United States Department of Defense in the 1980s. The goal of the program was to develop new computer technologies for military applications. The SCP was disbanded in 1993.