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Draft AI R&D Guidelines for International Discussions

Japan Β· Guideline Β· The Conference toward AI Network Society

Our summary

A proposed non-binding framework setting out principles for artificial intelligence research and development, prepared by Japan for international discussion at G7 and OECD forums. The guidelines address how developers should approach AI systems with respect to collaboration, transparency, safety, security, privacy, ethics, and accountability. They apply to networked AI systems that can be used across borders and aim to promote AI benefits while mitigating risks to users and society.

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Every section of this policy in order. Our notes summarise each one in plain language and do not quote the official text, which is the authority.

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1 Host

The Director-General of the Institute for Information and Communications Policy under Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications established this body on 31 October 2016.

3 Purpose

This advisory expert conference examines social, economic, ethical, and legal dimensions of artificial intelligence to advance AI networking across society, and specifically aims to draft guidelines for international discussions and assess how AI networking affects different societal sectors.

4 Structure

The Conference toward AI Network Society comprises two committees led by chairperson Osamu Sudoh and vice chairperson Hitoshi Mitomo, with members from academic institutions, technology companies, and government agencies as of July 25, 2017. The Committee on Impact and Risk Assessment includes members from academic and industry sectors, with complete membership documented as of July 25, 2017.

Controls

What this policy requires, forbids, grants or penalises, one control at a time and in our own words. Each control links to the official text, which is the authority. This is not legal advice.

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Themes covered 3 of 35

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Risk and scope 1 of 4

  • Risk classification, not covered
  • Prohibited practices, not covered
  • Risk management system, not covered

Data and privacy 0 of 4

  • Data governance and quality, not covered
  • Data subject rights and consent, not covered
  • Cross-border data transfer, not covered
  • Copyright and training data, not covered

Transparency and records 1 of 4

  • Labelling of synthetic content, not covered
  • Technical documentation, not covered
  • Record keeping and logging, not covered

Technical safeguards 0 of 4

  • Human oversight, not covered
  • Accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity, not covered
  • Bias and non-discrimination, not covered
  • Testing and evaluation, not covered

Assurance and lifecycle 0 of 4

  • Conformity assessment and certification, not covered
  • Registration and notification, not covered
  • Incident and breach reporting, not covered
  • Post-market monitoring and corrective action, not covered

Rights and protected groups 0 of 4

  • Automated decision-making rights, not covered
  • Children and vulnerable groups, not covered
  • Biometric identification and surveillance, not covered
  • Whistleblowing, complaints and redress, not covered

Roles and organisation 1 of 6

  • Supply chain and provider-deployer duties, not covered
  • General purpose and foundation models, not covered
  • Training and AI literacy, not covered
  • Public sector use and procurement, not covered
  • Innovation support and sandboxes, not covered

Enforcement and sectors 0 of 5

  • Enforcement, penalties and regulators, not covered
  • Sector rules: health, not covered
  • Sector rules: finance and insurance, not covered
  • Sector rules: employment, not covered
  • Sector rules: education, not covered

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  1. ObligationApplies to: Public authorityDrafted by the Index

    A public authority should establish an advisory expert conference to examine social, economic, ethical, and legal dimensions of artificial intelligence.

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  2. ObligationApplies to: Public authorityDrafted by the Index

    A public authority should prepare draft guidelines for international discussions on artificial intelligence research and development.

    3Official text of 3 (opens in a new tab)
  3. ObligationApplies to: Public authorityDrafted by the Index

    A public authority should assess the impact and risks that artificial intelligence networking brings to each sector of society.

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