#Japan #Tokyo #AI Governance #SoftBank #Incudata

Incudata's Commitment to Modern AI Governance

Introduction
In a world where generative AI is reshaping industries, Incudata Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is stepping up with its newly launched 'AI Governance Support Service' set to be officially available from July 14, 2026. This unique consultancy is designed to assist companies in navigating the intricacies of AI risk management, developing internal regulations, and creating operational frameworks aimed at ensuring swift and secure AI integration.

Background and Challenges
As the business landscape transitions from Proof of Concept (PoC) to actual AI implementation, many organizations are encountering a plethora of issues. AL risks such as misinformation caused by hallucinations, privacy and copyright infringements, and security vulnerabilities have surfaced, necessitating a robust governance approach that traditional IT frameworks are often ill-equipped to provide. Furthermore, with the phased implementation of the EU AI Act and the forthcoming AI Guidelines in Japan set for April 2024, organizations are increasingly pressured to manage legal risks, making AI governance a cornerstone of corporate strategy.

Despite these pressing concerns, many companies have resorted to merely imitating AI use guidelines superficially. This tendency to gloss over detailed operation processes has resulted in a concerning degree of ineffectiveness in AI risk management and review flows.

Incudata's Comprehensive Approach
To combat this trend, Incudata leverages insights gained from SoftBank's practical application of AI governance to offer a threefold approach aimed at preventing the ossification of governance frameworks:

1. Structural and Human Resource Integration
The service integrates rules and institutional design along with essential employee training to establish a solid foundation for AI governance. This ensures rules surrounding AI usage and internal regulations are not merely theoretical but embedded into daily practices.

2. Tailored Support
Rather than providing generic templates, Incudata focuses on hands-on support through direct engagement with teams to clarify existing operational boundaries and adapt rules effectively, promoting actionable governance structures.

3. Holistic, One-Stop Solutions
The service operates as a unified team to develop AI usage rules, employee training systems, promotion frameworks, and assessment processes, with consultants and field specialists ensuring thorough support across all phases of implementation.

Real-World Applications
Incudata's commitment to practical governance is illustrated through successful case studies:

• - Case Study 1: A major chemical manufacturing firm received assistance in revamping its AI governance structure after initial stagnation. Through enhancing executive understanding and restructuring, Incudata helped establish a sustainable AI utilization framework.

• - Case Study 2: A regional bank transitioned from a fragmented AI risk management approach to a comprehensive system by clarifying departmental roles and responsibilities and establishing streamlined legal review processes.

The Experts Behind the Service
Leading this innovative service is a team of consultants:

• - Takuya Okunaga: Managing Director
• - Kozue Furuya: Principal Consultant, excels in strategic design
• - Kiyotaka Furutani: Principal Consultant specializing in risk management
• - Tamoto Kato: Expert in governance structures
• - Kazuhiro Maeda: Privacy regulation specialist
• - Yuta Kuni: Consultant focusing on privacy compliance

Future Vision
Incudata believes that in the age where generative AI critically influences competitive business dynamics, AI governance should evolve from merely serving as a risk avoidance measure to functioning as a catalyst for safe AI utilization and business growth. The firm is dedicated to equipping Japanese enterprises with the tools and knowledge needed to optimize their AI potential while complying with both domestic and international regulations.

Service Information

• - Service Name: AI Governance Support Service
• - Launch Date: July 14, 2026
• - Contact: Incudata

About Incudata Inc.
Incudata, a joint venture between SoftBank Corp. and Hakuhodo Group, is dedicated to providing end-to-end support in the realms of data and AI. By combining the data capabilities of SoftBank with the marketing expertise of Hakuhodo, Incudata aims to address challenges in AI utilization comprehensively, thereby enhancing businesses’ competitiveness and facilitating transformative growth.