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2026
- In forceDeadlineSouth Korea
South Korea's AI Framework Act takes effect
The Act applies after a one-year transition period.
“will take effect on 22 January 2026, following a one-year transition period”
Future of Privacy Forum, Feb 4, 2026
2025
- In forceDeadlineJapan
Most of Japan's AI Promotion Act takes effect
Most provisions apply from this date; some chapters started later (date not given in our source).
Future of Privacy Forum, Jul 5, 2025
- PassedLawJapan
Japan's Diet passes the AI Promotion Act
Act on the Promotion of Research and Development and the Utilization of AI-Related Technologies: sets up a Cabinet AI Strategy Headquarters led by the Prime Minister and a national Basic AI Plan; businesses only have a non-binding duty to cooperate, with no penalties.
“contains no explicit penalties, financial or otherwise, for non-compliance with its requirements”
Future of Privacy Forum, Jul 5, 2025
2024
- PassedLawSouth Korea
National Assembly passes the AI Framework Act ('AI Basic Act')
Framework Act on Artificial Intelligence Development and Establishment of a Foundation for Trustworthiness: duties for 'high-impact' AI, notices and labels for generative AI, a local representative for large foreign firms, fines up to KRW 30 million. Promulgated 2025-01-21.
Future of Privacy Forum, Feb 4, 2026
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