Japan announces law to prevent use of AI in misinformation and ‘deepfakes’ – observer

The Government of Japan presented this Friday a bill to reduce risks in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), such as the dissemination of fake information or hyperrealist videos deepfakes.

“Artificial intelligence It has advantages and is innovativeas it can improve productivity and solve problems such as labor scarcity. However, There is a risk that it can be used to commit crimesFrom what we will address both aspects, ”said the Japanese executive spokesman.

The legislation was developed based on existing international regulations on AI, “to avoid damage such as violation of public rights and interests“Yoshimasa Hayashi added during a press conference.

The bill states that, while AI is one of the engines of future socioeconomic development, it can also be used to commit crimes or disseminate personal data, and therefore establishes a series of measures to ensure their safe use.

The legislation establishes that the government can open an investigation in the event of a serious incident related to AI And, based on the results, provide guidance and counseling to companies, as well as information to the public.

The proposal also expressly states that Companies must cooperate with government investigationsaccording to details, mentioned by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK.

The new law also determines that it will be a government organism to establish basic guidance to promote the research, development and proper use of AI, as well as to improve the international competitiveness of Japanese companies.

“We are not imposing comprehensive regulations on AI, But the idea is to share information with private companies and ask them that [nos] Enter areas where there may be high risks“Said the Minister of Digital Transformation of Japan.

“I hope the bill will be approved quickly to reinforce the government’s role as a command center,” added Masaaki Taira.

The proposal should be discussed and voted during the current regular session of the diet, the Japanese Low Chamber, which runs until June 22.