Japan AI Promotion Act
Japan's first AI law, a promotion act with no penalties. It sets basic principles, creates an AI Strategy Headquarters led by the Prime Minister, requires an AI Basic Plan, and lets the government research misuse, issue guidance and ask businesses for cooperation. The first AI Basic Plan was adopted by Cabinet on 23 December 2025.
At a glance
In force
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- Type
- Law
- Official title
- 人工知能関連技術の研究開発及び活用の推進に関する法律 (Act on the Promotion of Research, Development and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Related Technologies), Act No. 53 of 2025
What this means for you
If you build AI
- There are no fines or licences under this Act; it sets policy direction and funds research, data and compute.
- The government can study cases of AI misuse and issue guidance; businesses using AI are expected to cooperate with national measures.
If you deploy AI
- Expect government guidance on appropriate AI development and use under the Act; follow existing laws (privacy, copyright, consumer) for binding duties.
If you use AI
- The Act asks the government to address AI risks such as misuse and rights violations, but gives no new individual rights or complaint route.
Key dates
Status history
- Jun 4, 2025In forcePartly in force on promulgation; Chapters 3-4 (Basic Plan, Strategy HQ) from 2025-09-01Source
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