Strengthening export control to prevent AI and other high-tech outflows October 9th 4:39

In order to prevent the outflow of technology related to national security, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Council has compiled an interim report stating that export control of advanced technology such as AI = artificial intelligence should be strengthened . Going forward, the government will consider revising the operation of the Foreign Exchange Law, which establishes regulations for transactions with overseas countries.

According to an interim report published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry council, there are widespread policies to prevent the outflow of advanced technology in the world for security reasons, and it is important for Japan to take measures to prevent outflow The

On that basis, it should be considered to strengthen export control on its own without waiting for international agreement on advanced technology that can be diverted to the military, such as AI = artificial intelligence.

In addition, there is a recommendation that the overseas outflow of technology of universities and SMEs is serious, and that support such as dispatch of experts to establish an export control system should be enhanced.

Regarding the protection of cutting-edge technology, the United States has shown a policy to introduce export restrictions in the fields of AI and biotechnology, etc., in order to prevent the technology already developed in the country from being diverted to the military overseas. There is a movement toward regulation in each country.

Based on this report, the Japanese government will proceed with a review of the review of the foreign exchange law, which establishes regulations for dealing with overseas countries.