Japan's parliament on Wednesday enacted its first legislation to promote the safe use and development of artificial intelligence technology to address concerns over risks such as the spread of misinformation and disinformation.
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The legislation allows the government to require businesses to cooperate in investigations into the misuse of AI but does not stipulate any penalties.
Under the new law, the government will be able to advise businesses about AI misuse and warn the public when cases are identified.
The legislation reflects global AI rulemaking efforts, with the European Union having enacted a comprehensive law in 2024.
A task force led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will be established to decide Japan's AI policy with guidelines to be compiled for companies and users.