Fairness, Transparency, Safety and Accountability Risks in the Use of AI
First written in FY2019. 3 of 8 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-10-13.
Mitsubishi Research Institute moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「To address these risks, the company has established Generative AI Guidelines and is promoting the effective use of generative AI based on them. It is also monitoring the latest adoption of generative AI and technological developments, and is working to maintain its competitive advantage by proposing and providing customers with projects that make maximum use of generative AI.」
The company identifies the establishment of Generative AI Guidelines and proposals to customers for using generative AI as measures to address the risks of misinformation, information leakage, copyright infringement and loss of business opportunities. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「However, AI often produces incorrect results at this stage, and if used improperly, such as by entering confidential information or infringing copyright through its output, it may undermine the reliability of the company's research findings. At the same time, as generative AI becomes more widespread, customers may be able to conduct the research and analysis work currently commissioned from the group themselves, potentially causing the group to lose business opportunities and competitive strength.」
In addition to the previous risks relating to AI fairness, transparency and safety, the company specifies the risks of misinformation from generative AI, leakage of confidential information, copyright infringement and loss of competitive strength if commissioned research is replaced. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative nine-month period, there were no new business or other risks. In addition, there were no material changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no significant changes to the existing risks relating to fairness, transparency, safety and accountability in the use of AI. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「No new business or other risks arose during the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year. There were also no significant changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no significant changes to the existing risks relating to fairness, transparency, safety and accountability in the use of AI. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended [the current first quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no significant changes to the existing risks relating to fairness, transparency, safety and accountability in the use of AI. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「If the group fails to adequately address the fairness, transparency and safety requirements associated with the use of AI and other technologies, as well as accountability for them, its business may be interrupted, users and others may seek damages, and the reputation of the group may be damaged, potentially affecting its results.」
New risks are described for the AI and other technology business, including business interruption, claims for damages and reputational damage resulting from inadequate responses to fairness, transparency, safety and accountability requirements.