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Japan AI Provisions

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Maximum Fine
¥100 Million
Scope
AI Systems
Regulator
Digital Agency
Implementation
2024

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Overview

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