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Guideline for Ensuring the Appropriateness of Research, Development and Utilization of AI-Related Technologies

In forceGuidelineNon-binding人工知能関連技術の研究開発及び活用の適正性確保に関する指針

Guideline adopted by the AI Strategy Headquarters under the AI Promotion Act setting out what developers, providers and users should do to ensure AI is developed and used appropriately, drawing on the Hiroshima AI Process principles.

Why it matters

Although voluntary, it is the reference the government will use when requesting cooperation or publicising inappropriate AI use under the Act.

What it requires

Risk classificationTransparency to usersHuman oversightSecurity testing
SourceCabinet Office: https://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/ai/ai_guideline/ai_guideline.html Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026.

Cite this record

Guideline for Ensuring the Appropriateness of Research, Development and Utilization of AI-Related Technologies. AI Strategy Headquarters (Cabinet Office). Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/jp-ai-appropriateness-guideline-2025/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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