Japan released a draft revision of its Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan to bolster international cooperation with foreign government agencies and AI developers in order to address AI risks, including misuse.

The revised plan emphasizes enhancing global collaboration to address AI risks and to keep pace with rapid AI advancements.

The plan notes that AI is advancing toward autonomous decision-making and execution within organizations and society.

Additional measures in the draft include strengthening countermeasures against misinformation and disinformation and supporting technologies capable of detecting AI-generated content.

Autonomous AI use is set to be directly linked to Japan’s national strengths in economic, defense, and technological capabilities as outlined in the draft.

The revision follows the AI law enacted in May and comes about six months after the plan’s initial formulation in December, reflecting rapid advancements in AI technology.

The draft highlights the growing risk of cyberattacks that exploit AI and references advanced models like Claude Mythos from Anthropic to illustrate the evolving threat.

The government plans to seek Cabinet approval for the revision soon after soliciting public comments, signaling an expedited policy process.