时事通讯“IP & Technology Newsletter Vol.6 (2026)”发布。

METI Publishes “Guidelines on the Interpretation and Application of Civil Liability in the Use of AI”

Contents
1. Introduction
2. Scope of Review and Positioning of the Guidelines
3. Classification of AI: Assistance/Support-Type AI and Reliance/Substitutive-Type AI
3-1. In the Case of Assistance/Support-Type AI
3-2. In the Case of Reliance/Substitutive-Type AI
3-3. Summary
4. Illustrative Case of Assistance/Support-Type AI: Image Generation AI
4-1. Overview of the Case
4-2. Case a: Use of a Similar Image Without Noticing the Similarity
4-3. Case b: Intentional Use After Recognizing the Similarity
4-4. Case c: Intentional Sale of AI that Frequently Generates Similar Images of Celebrities
5. Illustrative Case of Reliance/Substitutive-Type AI: Visual Inspection AI
5-1. Overview of the Case
5-2. Determination of the AI Category
5-3. Liability of the Inspection Service Provider
5-4. Liability of the AI Service Developer
6. Issues Relating to Proof and Procedure
7. Comments