Japan has enacted laws and/or issued guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Companies subject to the laws of Japan should be familiar with all relevant AI-related laws, regulations, and guidance, including those listed below.
Principles, Studies, & Recommendations
General
AI Guidelines for Business (April 19, 2024)
These Guidelines, issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, are intended to help people who use AI in their business to fully recognize AI risks based on international trends and stakeholders' concerns, and to voluntarily take the necessary countermeasures across the entire lifecycle.
Guidebook for Generative AI in Content Creation (July 5, 2024)
Guidebook issued by the Ministry of Economic, Trade and Industry.
Japanese AI Safety Institute (AISI) Guide for the Red Teaming methodology (September 25, 2024, version 1.0.0)
AI Safety Red Teaming Methodology Guide – Powerpoint Summary
AISI Guide for Evaluation Points Regarding AI Safety (September 25, 2024)
The guide provides basic considerations for those involved in the development and provision of AI systems regarding red teaming methodologies to evaluate the risk countermeasures applied to the target AI system from an attacker's perspective. It presents items that are considered important for conducting red teaming at this stage, taking into consideration domestic and international studies, prior cases, and international alignment.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry adopted this contract checklist for Japanese business operators to use in practice and is intended for a wide range regardless of practical experience with AI.
Intellectual Property
Interpretation of AI and Copyright (Published March 15, 2024)
A document issued by the Agency for Cultural Affairs on legal interpretations of AI and copyright online.
Check List and Guidance regarding AI and Copyright (July 31, 2024)
A checklist and guidance issued by the Agency for Cultural Affairs on AI and copyright.
Interim Report of the Intellectual Property Review Committee in the AI Era (May 21, 2024)
Report issued by Prime Minister’s Office that addresses intellectual property and contract law issues regarding AI, including Generative AI.