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July 9, 2024

Japan’s Defense Ministry unveils first basic policy on use of AI

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The first basic AI policy was released by the Japanese defence ministry
As per the new policy, AI will be used in seven priority areas
This includes for detecting and identifying targets using radar and satellite images, intelligence collection and analysis, and in unmanned military assets.
Noting the US and Chinese developments to smarten its military – the policy stressed on the need to operate more efficiently
The policy also emphasises the risks such as errors and biases
And it states the objective of having humans in the drivers’ seat

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/07/02/japan/sdf-cybersecurity/

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