Japan AI Regulatory Landscape Overview from White & Case Global Tracker

Summary

White & Case's global AI regulatory tracker provides an overview of Japan's approach to AI regulation. Japan has generally pursued a lighter-touch, innovation-friendly regulatory framework compared to the EU's comprehensive AI Act, relying on sector-specific guidelines, voluntary industry codes, and soft-law approaches rather than a single overarching AI statute. The tracker details the current state of Japan's regulatory environment, including guidance from relevant ministries and agencies. Ja