提升滞后的研发水平，打击可能的违法犯罪，日本政府正式设立AI战略本部

Group 1 - The Japanese government established the AI Strategy Headquarters on September 1 to enhance its AI research and application capabilities, which are currently lagging behind global leaders [1][3] - The AI Strategy Headquarters will be led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and will include all cabinet members, with a focus on developing basic AI strategies and guidelines [1][2] - The establishment of the AI Strategy Headquarters marks a significant step in Japan's efforts to strengthen its competitiveness and international influence in the AI sector [1][3] Group 2 - Japan's AI law, passed in May, is the first dedicated legislation for AI in the country, emphasizing the government's role in guiding AI development and ensuring corporate responsibility [2] - The AI law requires the government to create a basic plan for AI and mandates companies to cooperate with government policies to prevent violations of civil rights [2] - The transition from "soft law" to "hard law" in Japan's AI governance is seen as a critical juncture, with the AI Strategy Headquarters serving as the core platform for future AI regulation [3]