G7 Ministers Agree on Responsible and Risk-Based AI Regulation

Digital and technology ministers from G7 nations have agreed to accelerate discussions on responsible use and governance of AI, as new applications such as ChatGPT gain popularity. They also aim to promote smooth and trustworthy cross-border data flows, a key goal for Japan. The use of generative AI tools is becoming a pressing issue for governments worldwide, and ChatGPT has demonstrated its high capacity to handle various tasks.