Japan seeks AI transparency with new disclosure guidelines

Tokyo aims to ensure safety without hurting corporate competitiveness

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Japan's proposed guidelines ask AI platform developers to disclose information regarding the purpose of their algorithms and any possible risks. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan proposed guidelines on Friday for companies that use artificial intelligence, aiming to avoid excessive restrictions while ensuring safety through transparency measures such as the disclosure of training data.

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