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Japan parliament enacts first new AI law to balance development and risk mitigation

( May 29, 2025, 05:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan's upper house of parliament approved on May 28 a bill establishing a framework that governs the research, development, and utilization of AI technologies, ensuring they contribute to economic progress and national security while promoting ethical and transparent practices. The "Law on the Promotion of Research, Development, and Utilization of AI-Related Technologies" sets out basic principles and policies for inter-agency cooperation, funding, infrastructure development and human resource training. It also creates an AI Strategy Headquarters under the prime minister's leadership to oversee policy implementation, coordinate with domestic and international stakeholders and adapt regulations based on evolving technological trends and societal needs. The bill, in Japanese, is attached:...

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