backIn May 2025, Japan passed its first dedicated AI legislation, choosing a governance model focused on fostering responsible use rather than imposing direct sanctions. The law outlines strategic guidelines and creates an institutional framework for AI oversight, including a new AI Strategy Headquarters and a National Basic Plan for AI. It promotes key principles such as algorithmic transparency, risk mitigation, and international cooperation, while also addressing the growing threat of deepfakes — particularly those involving minors. Companies and research institutions are subject to a “duty of cooperation,” meaning they are expected to follow best practices and provide transparency, even in the absence of punitive enforcement.
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