Record STMT-WCEB8A4Legally binding

Act on Promotion of Research and Development, and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-related Technology

Legislation State lawEastern Asia · JPin force

This Japanese Act provides a comprehensive framework for promoting the research and development, and utilization of artificial intelligence-related technology. It sets forth basic principles, establishes government responsibilities, calls for an Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan, and creates an Artificial Intelligence Strategic Headquarters under the Cabinet. The legislation aims to boost economic development, enhance industrial competitiveness, and ensure safety, transparency, and international cooperation.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

National Diet of JapanLegislature · JP

Lead issuer

Legal forceLegally binding

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentState or provincial governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesResearchers and academics

This Act is for government officials, policymakers, research institutes, and business operators involved in the research, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence in Japan.

Sectors

Cross-sectorTelecommunications and digital services · artificial intelligence-related technologyResearch and science · research and development

What the document contains

What's covered

The Act covers national responsibilities, basic principles for AI R&D and utilization, infrastructure sharing, human resources development, educational measures, research studies, international cooperation, the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan, and the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Strategic Headquarters.

What's missing

The text does not provide specific technical standards, mandatory safety testing frameworks for high-risk AI models, or direct penalties for non-compliance by private entities.

Key takeaways

The Act establishes basic principles for promoting AI R&D and utilization to enhance economic growth and international competitiveness while maintaining national security.
It mandates the national government to formulate and implement comprehensive measures and encourages local governments to enact complementary local policies.
The government is required to establish an Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan to guide systematic promotional measures.
An Artificial Intelligence Strategic Headquarters is established under the Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, to oversee AI policy.
The legislation emphasizes ensuring appropriateness, transparency, and international cooperation to prevent harm to citizens' rights and interests.

Principles it states

Objective of keeping research and development capabilities and enhancing international competitiveness.Comprehensive and systematic promotion from basic research to practical utilization.Ensuring transparency and preventing misuse that harms citizens' daily lives or rights.Promoting international cooperation to contribute to peace and development.

Outline

· Chapter I General Provisions (Article 1 through 10)
· Chapter II Basic Measures (Article 11 through 17)
· Chapter III Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan (Article 18)
· Chapter IV Artificial Intelligence Strategic Headquarters (Article 19 through 28)
· Supplementary Provisions

Issued4 June 2025

Length3,175 words

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

1/5

Protection of personal data and private life

leak of personal information, copyright infringement, and other issues harming citizens' peaceful daily lives

Article 3 (4)

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence research_and_development strategic_planning economic_competitiveness governance_framework