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Japan to hold companies accountable for AI decisions

Legal guidelines aim for increased transparency on how the technology is used

Japan will encourage Group of 20 members to adopt its guidelines encouraging transparency around companies' use of AI.
Japan will encourage Group of 20 members to adopt its guidelines encouraging transparency around companies' use of AI.

TOKYO -- Japan will make companies responsible for explaining decisions made by artificial intelligence software they use, according to a government draft of legal guidelines shared with Nikkei.

The list stipulates AI should not infringe on basic human rights. Personal information should be handled carefully, it continues, and AI's security must be guaranteed. It also calls for maintaining a fair competitive playing field, making AI more accessible by improving education, and building an environment that encourages cross-border data sharing.

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