Japan keeping a close watch on sexual deepfakes, says chief cabinet secretary
By Jeyup S Kwaak ( January 7, 2026, 04:29 GMT | Insight) -- Japan’s Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tuesday the government is keeping sexual deepfakes under a close watch, with a comprehensive study based on the new AI Act underway.Japan’s Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tuesday the government is keeping sexual deepfakes under a close watch, with a comprehensive study underway....
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