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Japan to Post AI Officials at Embassies to Promote Safe AI Use Globally, Boosting Tech Diplomacy and Industry Standards

Japan is set to assign dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) officials to its embassies abroad as part of a new initiative to gather AI-related information and promote the safe use of AI internationally. This move reflects Japan’s growing emphasis on AI governance, global collaboration, and the protection of innovation while ensuring ethical and responsible AI deployment across industries. The plan is gradually being rolled out with a focus on aligning national policies with global AI developments and strengthening Japan’s voice in international standards discussions This diplomatic expansion marks a significant step toward global AI policy influence, as countries compete to shape the rules and norms that will govern the increasingly impactful technology. Japan Expands Global AI Engagement Under the initiative, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and related agencies will station AI…