JD Supra

Japan’s first AI legislation becomes law – Focus is on promoting research and development; no monetary penalties

In July 2024, the Cabinet Office formed the AI Institutional Study Group with a mandate to determine, in consultation with various stakeholders, the next steps for AI regulation in Japan. On February ...
The Diplomat

Japan’s Pragmatic Model for AI Governance

Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru (right) holds a meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (left) and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son (center) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 3, 2025.
The Diplomat

Japan’s AI Diplomacy

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio plans to participate in a ministerial council meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) scheduled for May 2 to 3 in Paris. During the ...
Forbes

Harnessing AI, Japanese Startups Are Unlocking Enterprise Data

Imagine turning client conversations or corporate tribal knowledge into actionable insights with a simple app. Monetizing corporate data has been used to enhance business value for more than a quarter ...