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Japan's Second Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan

In forceStrategyNon-binding人工知能基本計画

Statutory national plan under Article 18 of the AI Promotion Act (Act No. 53 of 2025) setting government AI policy measures. The Cabinet adopted the second plan ('Japan AI Transformation') on 14 Jul 2026, replacing the first plan adopted on 23 Dec 2025.

Why it matters

This is the government's authoritative agenda for AI support, adoption and risk measures in Japan through the plan period.

What it requires

Government use of AI
SourceCabinet Office: https://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/ai/ai_plan/ai_plan.html Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. 'Proposed' = start of public comment on the draft (Cabinet Office notice dated 19 Jun 2026).

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Japan's Second Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan. Cabinet (decision) / AI Strategy Headquarters. Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/jp-ai-basic-plan-2026/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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