Japan Tests AI Tool for Drafting Answers to Parliament

Japan's Digital Agency is piloting a generative AI system designed to retrieve prior materials and draft answers to parliamentary questions. The tool is being tested as a way to support the preparation of official responses by pulling from existing records.

Officials retain full responsibility for verifying the AI-generated drafts, ensuring policy consistency, and determining the final wording. This approach keeps human judgment and accountability at the center of the process.

The trial offers a practical model for integrating AI into government workflows without removing oversight from civil servants. The agency has not disclosed the specific timeline or scale of the pilot.