Japan has so far taken an “innovation-first” approach to AI governance, avoiding stringent rules or penalties that could stifle adoption or experimentation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/01/19/japan/japan-worlds-next-ai-leader/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #japaneseeconomy #ai #artificialintelligence #tech