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Question-> I interviewed a close Japanese friend to get some insight into how Japanese people, especially university students, use and perceive AI, and to what extent they actually trust the information it provides.
Reply-> It turns out that although Japanese people recognize the capabilities of AI, their level of trust remains low. For instance, when selecting travel spots or planning itineraries, they tend to rely on TikTok and Instagram rather than AI
=In the era of global AI dominance, there are growing concerns regarding potential threats to our global competitiveness. To address these challenges, "I am proposing a policy framework centered on a collaborative model between Korea and Japan".
Policy Proposal
"[International Policy & Campaign Proposal]"
1. Title
K-J Digital Trust Bridge: Cross-Verifying AI Reliability through Public Data and Citizen-Centric Campaigns
2. Problem Identification & Context
The Trust Paradox of AI: While AI's technical capabilities are highly recognized, its reliability in real-world decision-making remains low due to ambiguous data sources and "hallucinations."
Case Study - Gen Z’s Preference for ‘Experience Assets’: Based on direct interviews with Japanese university students, there is a clear trend: young people trust the visual and experiential information on TikTok and Instagram more than AI-generated responses. This stems from a fear that AI data might be "artificial" or "outdated."
Data Fragmentation: Although both the Korean and Japanese governments maintain high-quality Public Data, this information is often disconnected from the AI interfaces (like LLMs) that citizens use most, diminishing the utility of official data.
3. Key Initiatives
① Joint Korea-Japan 'Digital Trust Mark' Certification
Concept: A government-backed certification system where AI-generated answers based on official public data are marked with a "Trust Symbol."
Implementation:
Public API Integration: Prioritize the opening of South Korea and Japan's Open Data Portals to AI developers.
Real-time Authentication: When an AI generates a response using verified government APIs, a [K-J Verified] icon is automatically displayed.
Priority Sectors: Focus on high-trust areas such as Tourism (restaurants, lodging), Transportation (real-time congestion), and Public Safety (disaster alerts).
② SNS-Public Data Fusion: The 'Review-Check AI' Campaign
Concept: Respecting the SNS usage patterns of the youth while supplementing those "reviews" with the "accuracy" of public data.
Implementation:
AI Plugin Service: A tool where users can input a TikTok/Instagram link to receive a brief verification report (e.g., business status, hygiene certification, official facility info) by cross-referencing public data.
Public-Private Partnership: Operate a "Korea-Japan Student Supporters" group to run "Fact-Check Challenges" to correct misinformation found on social media using official data.
③ AI Literacy Governance for Future Generations
Concept: Cultivating the ability for "critical acceptance based on data" rather than blind trust or total rejection of technology.
Implementation:
Joint Hackathons: Annual events for KR-JP students to design "Trusted AI Travel Assistant" models.
Shared Guidelines: Joint distribution of "AI Ethics & Literacy Guidelines" to educational institutions in both countries, focusing on how to verify AI info using public records.
4. Feasibility & Rationale
Technical Feasibility: Both nations already possess advanced Public Data API infrastructures, making system integration cost-effective.
Political Feasibility: This aligns with the current Korea-Japan Digital Partnership framework, making it an ideal candidate for visible diplomatic achievement.
Market Demand: Directly addresses the "SNS Preference vs. AI Distrust" gap identified through field research among Japanese youth.
5. Expected Effects
Social: Mitigates vague anxieties regarding AI and fosters a "Trust-based Digital Society."
Economic: Reduces social costs (wasted time/money) caused by inaccurate information and revitalizes the tourism industries of both nations.
Diplomatic: Sets a global precedent for "Asian AI Governance," allowing Korea and Japan to lead the establishment of international digital norms.
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