Guidelines on Ensuring Propriety in Research, Development, and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Related Technologies
人工知能関連技術の研究開発及び活用の 適正性確保に関する指針
This document sets forth guidelines based on Article 13 of the Act on Promoting the Research, Development, and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Related Technologies to encourage voluntary and proactive efforts by all entities regarding the proper implementation of AI R&D and utilization. It outlines basic principles such as a risk-based approach, stakeholder engagement, comprehensive AI governance, and agile responses, alongside specific expectations for research institutions, deploying businesses, national and local governments, and citizens. The guidelines emphasize human-centric values, transparency, safety, security, and international coordination following frameworks like the Hiroshima AI Process.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
These guidelines are for all societal stakeholders in Japan, including AI developers, deployers, research institutions, public sector bodies, and citizens, to guide responsible and proper AI practices.
What the document contains
The document addresses the fundamental concepts, basic policies (such as risk-based approaches and agile management), and specific expectations for research institutions, businesses, governments, and citizens regarding the proper governance, development, and use of AI technologies.
The document does not provide binding legal penalties, specific technical standards metrics, or granular sector-specific regulatory compliance mandates.
- The guidelines encourage voluntary and proactive efforts by all stakeholders to ensure the proper R&D and use of AI in alignment with international norms.
- Key considerations include human-centric principles, fairness, safety, transparency, accountability, security, privacy, fair competition, AI literacy, and innovation.
- Research institutions and deploying businesses are expected to implement comprehensive AI governance, ensure transparency, maintain safety against misuse, and respect data rights.
- Governments are tasked with leading through proactive AI utilization, improving societal AI literacy, continuously reviewing AI governance, and fulfilling public accountability.
- Citizens are expected to engage in responsible, human-centric AI use backed by appropriate AI literacy and adherence to laws.
１ 我が国における適正性確保に関する基本的な考え方 (1) 本指針の位置付け (2) 本指針における適正性確保の考え方 (3) 適正性確保のための基本方針 ２ 研究開発機関及び活用事業者が特に取り組むべき事項 (1) ＡＩガバナンスによる俯瞰的な適正性の確保 (2) ステークホルダーとの信頼関係の構築に向けた透明性の確保 (3) 十分な安全性の確保 (4) 事業継続性確保による安全な環境の維持 (5) ＡＩのイノベーションの基盤となるデータの重要性を踏まえたステークホルダーへの配慮 ３ 国及び地方公共団体が特に取り組むべき事項 (1) ＡＩの積極的かつ先導的な活用によるイノベーションの促進 (2) 社会全体におけるＡＩリテラシーの向上 (3) ＡＩガバナンスの在り方の検討 (4) 行政としてのアカウンタビリティを果たすこと ４ 国民が特に取り組むべき事項 (1) 人間中心の原則に基づくＡＩの責任ある利用 (2) ＡＩリテラシーに基づく適切な利用
How it scores
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Human Dignity
4/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
人間の尊厳や基本的人権を尊重すること。また、法令を遵守すること。
１(2) 本指針における適正性確保の考え方
screening score · 2026-10-25
Human Oversight
4/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
ＡＩを活用する範囲や条件については、人間自らが最終的な判断を行うこと。
１(2) 本指針における適正性確保の考え方
screening score · 2026-10-25