Japan AI Guidelines for Business (v1.0)
Japan
In Effect (voluntary guidelines)
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Overview
| Jurisdiction | Japan |
|---|---|
| Status | In Effect (voluntary guidelines) |
| Signed Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Effective Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Enforcement Body | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) + Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) |
| Affected Entities | AI developers, providers, and users in Japan (voluntary) |
Scope
Voluntary guidelines for AI developers, providers, and users. Principles-based approach emphasizing human-centric AI, safety, and fairness. Japan is pursuing soft-law governance, avoiding hard regulation for now.
Key Requirements
- Human-centric AI development
- Safety and resilience of AI systems
- Fairness and non-discrimination
- Privacy and data protection
- Transparency and explainability
- Accountability for AI outcomes
- Security measures for AI systems
Penalties
None — voluntary guidelines (potential future legislation under consideration)