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Consent will no longer be required for using data for AI development and statistical analysis purposes provided that the data does not identify individuals.

Specifically, companies will no longer need consent from individuals to collect public information on social media and other platforms, or to share corporate-held data with other companies.

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[-] hoagecko@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I am adding this comment as related information has come to light.

In March of this year, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with a representative of Palantir Technologies.

Courtesy call on Prime Minister TAKAICHI by Mr. Thiel, Co-Founder and Chairman, Palantir Technologies Inc. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (March 5, 2026)

On Japanese social media, there are voices speculating that this relationship between Palantir and Japan may have led to the introduction of this bill.

[-] DetectiveSanity@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Is this true?

I wouldn't expect Japan to do such thing frankly.

[-] PotatoPie@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago

Japan will do anything to stay competitive with china, bending of rules and changing of stance be it as unethical as it can be for this goal has been happening for their entire history

this post was submitted on 26 May 2026
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