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Japan AI Safety Institute

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Founded Feb 2024 (2 years old)HQ: Tokyo, Japanaisi.go.jpWiki page →FactBase →

Japan's national AI safety institute, established February 2024 under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Published "Guide to Evaluation Perspectives on AI Safety" (updated to v1.10, March 2025). Staffing target: ~200 staff (signaled by PM). Focuses on safety evaluation frameworks and international alignment on testing practices with UK and US counterparts. Part of the international AISI network.

Headcount
30
as of Jan 2025

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Financial
Headcount30
Organization
Legal StructureGovernment institute (under METI/IPA)
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
Founded DateFeb 2024

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