Interim Summary (Draft)
資料１ 中間 とりまとめ（案）
This document is an interim draft report prepared by the AI Institutional Study Group under the AI Strategy Council in Japan, outlining policy directions for AI governance. It discusses balancing innovation promotion with risk management, strengthening government leadership, enhancing AI safety, transparency, and traceability, and participating in international coordination frameworks like the Hiroshima AI Process. The report emphasizes relying primarily on existing laws and soft-law guidelines such as the AI Business Guidelines, while noting areas where statutory measures may be needed.
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This document is for policymakers, regulators, researchers, and industry stakeholders interested in the strategic direction of Japan's AI governance and regulatory policy.
What the document contains
The document addresses the general concepts of AI governance in Japan, defining key industry stakeholders (developers, providers, users), international comparisons of public perception, the integration of soft-law instruments with existing legal frameworks, R&D support for infrastructure and talent, and specific policy directions regarding government procurement, safety evaluations, transparency, and handling systemic risks.
It does not establish binding statutory penalties or finalized rules, operating instead as an interim draft study report detailing future directions and recommendations for legal and regulatory deliberation.
- Japan aims to balance AI innovation promotion with appropriate risk mitigation while referencing international frameworks like the Hiroshima AI Process.
- The report suggests leveraging existing laws and soft-law guidelines such as the AI Business Guidelines rather than introducing immediate sweeping AI-specific legislation, except where necessary.
- Government coordination functions should be strengthened and appropriate transparency and traceability measures should be explored, including potential statutory support.
- The government should lead by example through proper AI procurement and utilization in public administration.
- International alignment and interoperability are essential for supporting Japanese businesses globally while safeguarding fundamental rights and safety.
目次 概要 I. はじめに II. 制度の基本的な考え方 １. 近年の AI の発展 ２. 関係主体 ３. イノベーション促進とリスクへの対応の両立 ４. 国際協調の推進 III. 具体的な制度・施策の方向性 １. 全般的な事項 ２. 政府による利用等 ３. 生命・身体の安全、システミック・リスク、国の安全保障等に関わるもの IV. おわりに
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