Japan's new rules on elections and AI...

Japan’s Parliament approves new election rules requiring AI-generated images and videos on social media to be clearly labelled. The rules also prohibit users and platforms from spreading false or distorted information about candidates. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, led by Yoshimasa Hayashi, will prepare compliance guidelines with help from social-media platforms, which must publish annual implementation reports. The rules take effect on March 1, 2027, but contain no penalties, raising concerns about enforcement.

Tuesday, 14 July, 2026