Japan. AI / automated decisions. Act
AI Promotion ActAct on Promotion of Research and Development and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Related Technologies
In force
Partly verified
Medium confidence.Diet passage date (2025-05-28) from general knowledge. [Link: official Japanese (e-Gov); MOJ Japanese Law Translation]
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Framework law promoting AI research and use, creating a Cabinet-level AI Strategy Headquarters and requiring a national AI Basic Plan. Businesses are asked to cooperate with government measures, with no penalties.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Soft-law, non-binding approach; government may investigate and publicise misuse cases but cannot fine.
- SaaS relevance
No direct obligations, but AI SaaS in Japan should track guidelines issued under the Basic Plan.
§2Obligations
- Maximum penalty
- None
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
- Promulgated and largely effective 2025-06-04; Chapters 3–4 (AI Basic Plan, AI Strategy Headquarters) effective Sept 2025
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text laws.e-gov.go.jp
- English text japaneselawtranslation.go.jp
- Authority
- AI Strategy Headquarters (Cabinet)
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Japan