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Tag: Japan AI law

Coverage of Japan’s artificial intelligence laws, regulatory frameworks, copyright policies, and national tech governance.

Japan Calls on AI Companies to Disclose Training Data for Transparency

The proposed code aims to strengthen transparency around AI training data and protect intellectual property rights.

Japan Passes Law Mandating AI Labels on Election Content

Japan's National Diet passed amendments to the Public Offices Election Act on July 13, mandating labels on AI-generated election content ahead of the 2027 unified local elections.

Japan’s parliament has amended its election and platform laws to mandate labels on AI-created or modified images and videos in election material, and to require social media platforms to act against misinformation. The rules take effect March 1, 2027 — but unlike the EU’s regime, carry no penalties.