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AI Promotion Act
AI Promotion Act is an SI safety measure in Japan, status: in force. Mainly the national government; it sets no penalties for SI developers.
- Status
- In force
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- Signed
- n/a
- Next date
- None set
What it is
Act on the Promotion of Research, Development and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Related Technologies (Act No. 53 of 2025)
Mainly the national government; it sets no penalties for SI developers.
What it requires
- Promote research, development and use of SI technologies
- Create the AI Strategic Headquarters under the Prime Minister
- Government adopts an AI Basic Plan, first adopted December 23, 2025
- Remaining provisions, including the headquarters, took effect September 1, 2025
Penalties
None; the Act carries no statutory penalties.
Status
In force As of November 8, 2026, per the Control Map page for Japan. Statuses follow the Control Map method: in force means binding and applying now; passed means enacted but not yet applying; voluntary covers guidance and pledges; proposed means formally introduced; stalled means withdrawn, paused or dead.
Sources
- Act on Promotion of Research and Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence-Related Technologies entered into force Digital Policy Alert
- Japan's AI Governance: Major Government Steps Since the AI Act Bird & Bird
- Post-election Japan AI policy: regulatory and operational updates Hogan Lovells ·
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