Japan's parliamentarians have approved a controversial AI law that eases restrictions on personal data use for AI and analytics. Under the new framework, organizations are permitted to utilize personal data without explicit consent as long as the data is used strictly for statistical analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) development. Personal data is now accessible for AI training and big data analysis, provided organizations avoid misuse and adhere to purpose limitations. Organizations no longer need individual consent if they conduct statistically-driven projects aligned with regulatory rules. Organizations that misuse data affecting over 1,000 individuals face substantial fines proportional to their gains from illegal data usage. The law also streamlines data sharing between the government, private sector corporations, and research institutes, creating opportunities in fields such as autonomous vehicles.