JapanJapanLawAct 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.
Act fully enters into force, including provisions establishing the AI Strategy HeadquartersSep 1, 2025 1 year ago
- Body
- National Diet of Japan
- Session
- 217th Diet (ordinary session)
- In effect since
- Jun 4, 20251 year ago
Timeline
Sep 1, 2025 1 year ago
Act fully enters into force, including provisions establishing the AI Strategy Headquarters
Jun 4, 2025 1 year ago
Promulgated as Act No. 53 of 2025, with some provisions taking effect
May 28, 2025 1 year ago
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Change log
- AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27
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