Japan's first AI legislation becomes law – Focus is on promoting research and development; no monetary penalties.

The Japanese government is expanding the business sectors subject to Japan's foreign direct investment ("FDI") regime, which covers not only investment but also voting and other actions, to secure stable supply chains and mitigate the risk of technology leakage and diversion of commercial technol

The Japanese government expands business sectors subject to Japan's FDI regime to secure stable supply chains and mitigate the risk of technology leakage and diversion of commercial technologies into military use.