Japan May Publicly Name Malicious AI Developers

The Japanese government is considering revealing the names of developers behind malicious artificial intelligence systems as part of an effort to address risks such as disinformation and cyberattacks, Kyodo News reported.

A government panel has recommended that legal frameworks be established to enable investigations into AI misuse and to provide administrative guidance for prevention.

While punitive measures will not be included in the bill the government plans to submit during the upcoming parliamentary session, this step is aimed at encouraging AI regulation without discouraging innovation, according to sources.

A government panel recommended in December that legal frameworks be established to enable investigations into AI misuse and to provide administrative guidance for prevention.

The panel also proposed that the government share information from its investigations with the public if disinformation harms individuals' rights, such as access to administrative services.

Provisions requiring AI developers to cooperate in information-gathering efforts are being considered for inclusion in the bill, Mainichi Japan reported.