Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks

Homepage > News > Business > Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks Seven months after the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan, the Japanese government ordered its revision, integrating guidelines that reinforce cyber defenses amid the proliferation of digital crimes. The world’s fourth-largest economy, whose gross domestic product (GDP) stands at approximately $4.379 trillion, may be an ideal nation in terms of technological innovation, but Japan’s cybersecurity has lagged, making it a prime target for cyberattacks. In 2025, Japan registered an average of 1,231 cyberattacks per week, with a recent report indicating an increase in that figure in the first quarter of 2026, driven by several factors, including geopolitical tensions, companies’ long recovery times, and the rise of more sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) models. But the government is looking to change how it addresses cyberattacks by amending its AI Basic Plan to include expanded capabilities for the Japan AI Safety Institute (J-AISI), an organization launched in 2024 to assess AI risks and support authorities in ensuring the safety of AI technology. During a Cabinet me...