Understanding the Hiroshima AI Process

Countries, companies and international organizations participating in the Hiroshima AI Process agreed on a 2026 action plan at the second in-person meeting of the HAIP Friends Group in Tokyo this March, marking a shift from principle-setting to practical implementation of safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence and governance. 

With participation from 66 countries and 38 organizations, the HAIP plays a significant role in promoting the adoption of AI governance at the corporate level.

Understanding the HAIP requires looking at its origins, structure and voluntary reporting mechanism and exploring how this relates to the AI governance efforts privacy experts are engaged in. By combining international principles, participating governments and organizations, and a voluntary reporting framework the HAIP creates a layered model of governance that bridges state-level commitments and corporate disclosure. 

The HAIP and the HAIP Reporting Framework

The HAIP was proposed at the G7 Summit in May 2023, during which Japan served as the chair country. It was established as the first international policy framework consisting of guiding principles and a code of conduct, aimed at promoting the widespread adoption of safe, secure and trustworthy advanced AI systems. The Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for Organizations Developing Advanced AI Systems recommends a risk-based approach and identifies 11 key action areas, ranging from risk and incident management to strengthening internal governance, promoting transparency and enhancing security.

At the G7 Summit held in Italy in June 2024, the HAIP Reporting Framework was established as a tool for organizations to voluntarily report on their specific initiatives regarding the code of conduct. The HAIP Reporting Framework was announced at the AI Action Summit held in Paris in February 2025.