Prime Minister of Japan commits to spearheading global regulations for Artificial Intelligence through the development of a novel governing structure
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan has embarked on a six-day overseas trip, starting with a visit to Paris. This journey coincides with Japan's Golden Week holiday period in early May.
In Paris, Kishida attended the OECD's ministerial gathering as Japan is serving as its 2024 chair. During the meeting, he pledged to formulate global regulations on the appropriate use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
The world is currently seeking ways to harness the benefits of rapidly developing AI tools while addressing fears of disinformation and potential threats to democracy and political stability. In this regard, Kishida expressed his commitment to working with other countries to maintain and bolster a "rules-based, free and fair economic order, with the World Trade Organization at its core."
Kishida also promised to pursue free and open investment and trade. He further committed to helping expand the membership of the OECD to include countries from Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia.
The Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group, created at the Group of Seven summit last year, hosted by Kishida in Japan, was another initiative he highlighted. Although the specific countries belonging to this group are not yet specified, Kishida expressed appreciation for its launch.
In addition to AI and trade, Kishida emphasized the importance of tackling climate change and various global issues. He welcomed the recent establishment of a ministerial dialogue on decarbonization, called the Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches. Kishida also promised to work with OECD members on these matters.
Economic coercion has been condemned as a tool to attain political objectives. Some democracies have been adversely affected by the alleged utilization of economic coercion by authoritarian nations. Kishida condemned such practices, reiterating Japan's stance against such actions.
As one of the few Asian members, Japan will continue to act as a bridge between the OECD and the Asian region. Kishida expressed his readiness to work with other countries to address these pressing global issues.
This article was first published on Nikkei Asia as part of 36Kr's ongoing partnership with Nikkei.
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