The Japanese government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to include deeper cooperation with US AI developers in an emergency cybersecurity package expected to be unveiled in early November 2026. Tokyo wants greater access to advanced American models to inspect public-sector networks and critical infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities and fix them before attackers exploit them. The initiative builds on several measures adopted in 2026, including revised Japanese AI policy guidelines in July, a Japan-US cyber dialogue focused on artificial intelligence, and the entry into force of an active cyber defense law on October 1. The package also addresses a surge in cyber incidents and major personal data breaches that have enabled fraud and financial losses in Japan.
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