Outline of ‘AI Guidelines for Business Ver1.1’
Outline of “AI Guidelines for Business Ver1.1”
This document outlines Version 1.1 of Japan's 'AI Guidelines for Business', established collaboratively by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in April 2025. It integrates prior Japanese AI frameworks, incorporates international discussions such as the G7 Hiroshima AI Process, and provides comprehensive guiding principles and implementation approaches for AI developers, providers, and business users. The framework emphasizes human-centric values, transparency, safety, fairness, privacy protection, and security while promoting voluntary compliance and innovation.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
This document is for Japanese business operators, developers, providers, and users of AI systems who need guidance on implementing trustworthy and responsible AI governance.
What the document contains
The document covers comprehensive governance principles, compliance obligations, and operational approaches for AI developers, providers, and business users across the AI lifecycle. It details foundational philosophies, common guiding principles, advanced AI risk mitigation, and structural implementation measures based on Japanese and international standards.
The text does not contain legally binding statutory penalties for non-compliance, nor does it establish a formal independent enforcement agency.
- The guidelines integrate multiple prior Japanese AI frameworks into a unified structure emphasizing human-centric values and agile governance.
- Business actors are categorized into AI developers, AI providers, and AI business users, each with tailored responsibilities.
- Ten Common Guiding Principles apply to all actors, covering areas such as human-centric design, safety, fairness, transparency, and accountability.
- Advanced AI systems and generative AI are subject to additional obligations derived from the Hiroshima AI Process International Code of Conduct.
- The framework relies on voluntary implementation by businesses using a risk-based approach proportionate to the level and probability of risks.
· Preface · Part 1 Definitions · Part 2 Society to aim for with AI, and matters each AI business actor works on · Part 3 Matters Related to AI developer · Part 4 Matters Related to AI provider · Part 5 Matters Related to AI Business user · Appendix (how)
How it scores
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Accountability
4/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
Establish and publicly report policies on AI governance or privacy.
Common Guiding Principles for All Actors [1/2]
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Fairness
4/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
Attempt to eliminate unfair and harmful bias and discrimination against any specific individuals or groups based on race, gender , national origin, age, political opinion, religion, and so forth.
Common Guiding Principles for All Actors [1/2]
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Dignity
4/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
Act so that AI expands human abilities and enables diverse people to seek diverse well-being.
Common Guiding Principles for All Actors [1/2]
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Oversight
3/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
To prevent AI from generating unfair results, consider implementing timely human interventions, rather than letting AI make the decisions alone
Common Guiding Principles for All Actors [1/2]
screening score · 2026-10-23
Privacy
4/5Protection of personal data and private life
Observe relevant laws, including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and formulate and announce the privacy policy of each AI business actor, to take measures to respect and protect the privacy of stakeholders
Common Guiding Principles for All Actors [1/2]
screening score · 2026-10-23
Transparency
4/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
Provide stakeholders with information to the reasonable extent necessary and technically possible while ensuring the verifiability of the AI system or service based on the social context when the AI system or service is used.
Common Guiding Principles for All Actors [1/2]
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Enforcement
1/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
Aim to voluntarily take the necessary countermeasures across the entire lifecycle.
Outline of the main part
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Impact Assessment
4/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
Take appropriate measures throughout the development of advanced AI systems, including prior to and throughout their deployment and placement on the market, to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks across the AI lifecycle.
Common Giding Principles for AI Business actors involved in advanced AI systems
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