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JapanJapanLawLawAct No. 53 of 2025

AI Promotion Act (Act on Promotion of Research, Development and Utilization of AI-Related Technologies)

Establishes Japan's basic framework for AI policy, creating an AI Strategy Headquarters under the Cabinet, requiring an AI Basic Plan and guidelines, and allowing the government to investigate and advise on AI misuse.

Where it stands

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Act fully enters into force, including provisions establishing the AI Strategy HeadquartersSep 1, 20251 year ago

Body
National Diet of Japan
Session
217th Diet (ordinary session)
In effect since
Jun 4, 20251 year ago
AIGov AI
Official page Source: Cabinet Office of Japan, e-Gov Laws

Timeline

  1. Sep 1, 2025 1 year ago

    Act fully enters into force, including provisions establishing the AI Strategy Headquarters

  2. Jun 4, 2025 1 year ago

    Promulgated as Act No. 53 of 2025, with some provisions taking effect

  3. May 28, 2025 1 year ago

    Enacted by the National Diet