Japanese stock markets are anticipated to open lower, influenced by overnight declines on Wall Street stemming from concerns over potential industry disruption caused by artificial intelligence. Nikkei Index futures on the Singapore Exchange fell 0.9% to 56,960 points. The U.S. dollar was trading at 152.75 yen, compared to 153.40 yen at the close of Thursday's Tokyo session. Investors are focusing on corporate earnings, with Eneos Holdings and Asics scheduled to report their results later on Friday. The Nikkei Index ended Thursday's session nearly unchanged, closing at 57,639.84 points.