Competition, Data and Ethical Risks Related to AI Technology
First written in FY2025. 1 of 3 entries say "Mitigated", first in 2026-08-05. Latest entry: FY2026.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the introduction and operation of AI technology involve technical and ethical risks, including security vulnerabilities, privacy breaches, outputs containing misinformation or bias, and intellectual property infringement.」
The risks associated with the expanded use of AI, including competition, specialized personnel and data, security, privacy, misinformation, bias and intellectual property infringement, remain. - 2026-08-05MitigatedFinancial results briefing materials
「We are balancing the speed and safety of becoming AI-Native through measures including the establishment of a specialized AI governance organization and the formulation of the Mercari Group Basic Policy for the Use of AI.」
In response to risks related to safety, privacy and misinformation accompanying the expansion of AI use, a management structure based on a specialized organization and basic policy became more concrete. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「The introduction and operation of AI technology also involve technical and ethical risks, including security vulnerabilities, privacy breaches, outputs containing misinformation or bias, and intellectual property infringement.」
The Company separately identified the risks of competitive disadvantage, shortages of specialized personnel and data, security, privacy, misinformation, bias and intellectual property infringement associated with the expanded use of AI.