Japan AI Provisions
View Law TextMaximum Fine
¥100 Million
Scope
AI Systems
Regulator
Digital Agency
Implementation
2024
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The Japan AI Provisions establish a comprehensive framework for the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence systems in Japan, focusing on ethical principles, safety requirements, and responsible innovation.
Key Facts
- Risk-based governance approach
- Ethical AI development guidelines
- Safety and reliability standards
- Transparency requirements
- Human-centric AI principles
Key Principles
Ethical Development
Core ethical principles for AI development
Requirements
- Human-centric approach
- Fairness in AI systems
- Prevention of discrimination
- Protection of human dignity
- Social benefit consideration
Examples
- Ethics guidelines
- Fairness metrics
- Anti-discrimination measures
- Human rights assessments
- Social impact evaluations
Safety Standards
Safety requirements for AI systems
Requirements
- Risk assessment protocols
- Safety testing requirements
- Reliability standards
- Security measures
- Emergency protocols
Examples
- Safety tests
- Risk assessments
- Security audits
- Emergency procedures
- Incident reports
Transparency Requirements
Transparency and explainability standards
Requirements
- Algorithm transparency
- Decision explanation
- Data usage disclosure
- Impact communication
- Regular reporting
Examples
- Documentation systems
- Explanation methods
- Data reports
- Impact statements
- Public disclosures
Compliance Requirements
AI Registration
Registration requirements for AI systems
Implementation Steps
- System classification
- Documentation preparation
- Risk assessment
- Registration submission
- Regular updates
Required Documentation
- Registration forms
- Technical documentation
- Risk assessments
- Update records
- Compliance certificates
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring requirements
Implementation Steps
- Monitoring plan development
- Data collection procedures
- Performance tracking
- Incident reporting
- Regular reviews
Required Documentation
- Monitoring plans
- Data records
- Performance reports
- Incident logs
- Review documentation
Compliance Reporting
Regular reporting requirements
Implementation Steps
- Report preparation
- Data compilation
- Compliance verification
- Submission process
- Follow-up procedures
Required Documentation
- Report templates
- Data summaries
- Verification records
- Submission logs
- Follow-up records
Enforcement & Penalties
Administrative Measures
Enforcement measures for non-compliance
Penalty Categories
Minor Violations
Up to ¥10 Million
Documentation and reporting violations
Significant Violations
Up to ¥50 Million
Safety and transparency breaches
Critical Violations
Up to ¥100 Million
Severe safety or ethical violations
Example Cases
Company A Safety Case
¥30 Million
2024 - Failure to implement required safety measures
Company B Transparency Case
¥15 Million
2024 - Inadequate transparency documentation