Japan's Digital Agency Teams Up With OpenAI for Government AI Tools in 2026
Japan's Digital Agency is set to collaborate with OpenAI, aiming to streamline administrative tasks using generative AI. The agency plans to roll out access to AI tools starting in fiscal year 2026, with OpenAI working towards meeting Japanese government security standards.
The Digital Agency will cooperate with OpenAI to develop a generative AI application for administrative use. The agency aims to provide its employees with access to these tools, starting in fiscal year 2026. The agency also plans to encourage other government bodies to adopt these AI services.
OpenAI is taking steps to ensure its AI services meet Japanese government security standards. It is pursuing certification under the Information System Security Management and Assessment Program (ISMAP), managed by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and relevant regulatory bodies. Once certified, the Digital Agency will make these AI services available to other government agencies, after ensuring information system security.
The Digital Agency and OpenAI are teaming up to bring generative AI to Japanese government administration. OpenAI is working towards ISMAP certification to meet Japanese government security standards. The Digital Agency plans to provide its employees with AI tools starting in 2026 and encourage wider adoption across government agencies.
