November 12 – According to sources familiar with the matter, the Japanese government is considering requiring AI-related companies to implement safety measures and establishing penalties for non-compliance, in an effort to address the risks posed by advanced AI. The proposal was presented at a closed-door working group meeting on the AI legal framework on Wednesday. Concerns are growing that advanced AI models may exhibit unpredictable behavior, and a series of recent high-profile data breaches and unauthorized access incidents are suspected to be linked to improper use of AI. Under the proposed framework, if an AI-related incident occurs and the company concerned fails to cooperate with regulatory authorities, the government will have the authority to issue legally binding instructions; companies that refuse to comply will face penalties. Penalties are expected to apply only to incidents involving "advanced AI," and the government will further assess which types of companies should be subject to regulation.