Japan to Require AI Firms to Disclose Training Data
(Thursday August 20, 2026 @11:00AM (BeauHD)
from the open-sesame dept.)
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Japan is preparing a nonbinding "comply or explain" code that would urge generative AI companies, including foreign firms operating in Japan, to [1]disclose what models they use, what training data they rely on, and how that data was collected . The proposal would also let rights holders ask whether specific webpages were included in training datasets. The Japan Times reports:
> The draft code comprises three principles. The first principle requires businesses to disclose the generative AI models they use, their training data and methods for collecting such data on their websites and make the information publicly accessible. Meanwhile, disclosure of sensitive information will not be mandatory. The second principle calls for businesses to disclose whether certain webpages are included in training data when requested by copyright holders and other rights holders who allege infringement. The third principle states that businesses will respond to requests for information from system and service users concerned about copyright infringement.
[1] https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/19/japan/ai-training-data-disclosure/
> The draft code comprises three principles. The first principle requires businesses to disclose the generative AI models they use, their training data and methods for collecting such data on their websites and make the information publicly accessible. Meanwhile, disclosure of sensitive information will not be mandatory. The second principle calls for businesses to disclose whether certain webpages are included in training data when requested by copyright holders and other rights holders who allege infringement. The third principle states that businesses will respond to requests for information from system and service users concerned about copyright infringement.
[1] https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/19/japan/ai-training-data-disclosure/
Nonbinding - move along (Score:2)
by geek ( 5680 )
"Japan is preparing a nonbinding "comply or explain" code that would urge generative AI companies"
This has no teeth whatsoever
Also require a list of books they destroyed (Score:2)
And that human authors are paid money so they can print new copies.