Japan strengthens generative AI procurement guidelines

(DigWatch) Japan has approved updated guidelines for the procurement and use of generative AI across government information systems, strengthening governance and risk-management requirements for public administration. The revised document, titled ‘The Guideline for Japanese Government’s Procurements and Utilizations of Generative AI for the sake of Evolution and Innovation of Public Administration’, was approved on 12 June 2026 by the Council for the Promotion of a Digital Society Executive Board Meeting. – The Guideline for Japanese Government’s Procurements and Utilizations of Generative AI for the sake of Evolution and Innovation of Public Administration (Version 2.0) ｜Digital Agency