Japanese companies should prepare now for responsible use of AI. Gartner warns – PC Watch

Gartner Japan, Inc. has released recommendations for Japanese companies that, in light of the ongoing AI regulations around the world, companies should start preparing now for the responsible use of AI.

As the development and adoption of AI progresses in each country, AI regulation movements are progressing at a rapid pace, with the EU passing the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation bill in March, and the United States and China are also moving forward at a rapid pace. We are moving towards regulation. Meanwhile, in Japan, although the “AI Business Guidelines (Version 1.0)” were published on April 19, they are not legally enforceable, and each business is expected to promote their initiatives independently.

The company points out that there are companies in Japan that are not clear about how they will handle AI governance and practices, and that they should start preparing for initiatives now. In addition to legal issues, if AI is used incorrectly, there is a potential risk of violating human rights and other rights, causing mental and physical pain, and there is a risk of a significant loss of trust as a company. .

He then explained that it is necessary to identify and classify AI on a risk-based basis and take appropriate actions as a responsible company, regardless of legal obligations. He points out that compared to Western countries that have responded to GDPR, Japanese organizations are generally less mature when it comes to compliance, so they need to start by laying the foundations.

It should also be assumed that AI use cases and technology will continue to change, and that technology will come first and law will follow, so it is necessary to think from a people-centered perspective rather than a law-centered one. .