Japan: Guidelines for procurement and utilisation of generative AI for evolution and innovation of government administration enter into force

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Guidelines for procurement and utilisation of generative AI for evolution and innovation of government administration enter into force

On 1 September 2026, the guidelines for procurement and utilisation of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the evolution and innovation of government administration enter into force. The guidelines establish rules for the procurement and uti…

Scope

Policy Area
Public procurement
Policy Instrument
Public procurement access
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2026-03-18
in consultation

On 18 March 2026, the Digital Agency opened a consultation on the guidelines for procurement and ut…

2026-04-08
processing consultation

On 8 April 2026, the Digital Agency closes the consultation on the guidelines for procurement and u…

2026-06-12
adopted

On 12 June 2026, the Digital Agency adopted the guidelines for procurement and utilisation of gener…

2026-09-01
in force

On 1 September 2026, the guidelines for procurement and utilisation of generative Artificial Intell…