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Bill on the Promotion of 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推進に関する法律案

Legislation State lawEastern Asia · JPproposed

This legislative bill establishes a comprehensive framework to promote the research, development, and utilization of artificial intelligence-related technologies in Japan. It outlines basic principles, mandates the formulation of a basic AI plan, and sets up an Artificial Intelligence Strategic Headquarters within the Cabinet to ensure coordinated governmental policy and foster 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 governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesResearchers and academics

Legislators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to understand Japan's national legislative framework and institutional strategy for artificial intelligence development.

Sectors

Cross-sectorResearch and science · artificial intelligence research and development

What the document contains

What's covered

The bill addresses the basic principles for AI R&D and utilization, duties of various stakeholders (including government, research institutions, and businesses), measures for R&D promotion, infrastructure sharing, talent cultivation, education, the creation of an AI Basic Plan, and the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Strategic Headquarters.

What's missing

It does not contain specific binding technical standards, detailed sector-specific compliance rules, or penal provisions for non-compliance, as it serves as a framework law for future policy and planning.

Key takeaways

The bill defines artificial intelligence-related technologies and establishes basic principles emphasizing economic development, security, transparency, and international cooperation.
It assigns specific responsibilities to the national government, local authorities, research institutions, and business operators regarding AI development and safety.
The government is required to formulate an Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan to guide comprehensive policies.
An Artificial Intelligence Strategic Headquarters is established within the Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister, to coordinate AI promotion policies.

Principles it states

Promotion of AI as a foundation for economic and social development while addressing security implications.Comprehensive and planned promotion of AI initiatives from basic research to practical application.Ensuring transparency and appropriate measures to prevent risks such as criminal use, personal data leaks, and copyright infringement.Active contribution to international cooperation and peace.

Outline

第一章 総則（第一条－第十条）
第二章 基本的施策（第十一条－第十七条）
第三章 人工知能基本計画（第十八条）
第四章 人工知能戦略本部（第十九条－第二十八条）
附則

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Length221 words

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How it scores

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Accountability

1/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

人工知能関連技術を活用した製品又はサービスの開発又は提供をしようとする者その他の人工知能関連技術を事業活動において活用しようとする者（以下「活用事業者」という。）は、基本理念にのっとり、自ら積極的な人工知能関連技術の活用により事業活動の効率化及び高度化並びに新産業の創出に努めるとともに、第四条の規定に基づき国が実施する施策及び第五条の規定に基づき地方公共団体が実施する施策に協力しなければならない。

第七条

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Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

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Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

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Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

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Privacy

2/5

Protection of personal data and private life

不正な目的又は不適切な方法で行われた場合には、犯罪への利用、個人情報の漏えい、著作権の侵害その他の国民生活の平穏及び国民の権利利益が害される事態を助長するおそれがあることに鑑み、その適正な実施を図るため

第三条第四項

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Transparency

2/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

その適正な実施を図るため、人工知能関連技術の研究開発及び活用の過程の透明性の確保その他の必要な施策が講じられなければならない。

第三条第四項

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Enforcement

1/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

国は、国内外の人工知能関連技術の研究開発及び活用の動向に関する情報の収集、不正な目的又は不適切な方法による人工知能関連技術の研究開発又は活用に伴って国民の権利利益の侵害が生じた事案の分析及びそれに基づく対策の検討その他の人工知能関連技術の研究開発及び活用の推進に資する調査及び研究を行い、その結果に基づいて、研究開発機関、活用事業者その他の者に対する指導、助言、情報の提供その他の必要な措置を講ずるものとする。

第十六条

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Impact Assessment

0/5

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

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Topics

ai_strategy research_and_development national_legislation artificial_intelligence governance_framework