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Many of Japan’s AI and digital policy guidelines, handbooks, and public-sector documents contain carefully developed ideas and practical insights. However, many of these materials are published only in Japanese. This publication is a voluntary, personal initiative by the editor to help make such materials more accessible to AI and digital policy practitioners, researchers, and professionals outside Japan who may find them useful.
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Commentary reflects the editor’s personal views and does not represent the views of any current or former affiliated organization.
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