NTT DATA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shigeki Yamaguchi; hereinafter “the Company”) and 2021.AI (Headquarters: Denmark, CEO: Mikael Munck) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 25, 2025, aimed at establishing a cooperative framework to advance AI risk management and AI governance.
Background and Details of the Agreement
Our company provides consulting services on AI governance to advance the utilization of AI in society and industry.
By combining our expertise in AI governance and track record in the Japanese market with 2021.AI's cutting-edge centralized AI risk management solution technology, along with international AI risk management insights from Europe and beyond, we will contribute to solving challenges faced by domestic and international companies and public institutions when utilizing AI.
To realize a human-centered AI society, both companies have decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of establishing a cooperative relationship.
Furthermore, based on this MoU, both companies will undertake the following activities going forward.
■ Raise awareness of AI risk management and AI governance based on global standards, and advocate for the importance of AI risk management to the market
■ Promote joint business development of AI risk management consulting and solutions in international markets, including Japan
Furthermore, the specific scope of cooperation is as follows:
1. Localization and Commercialization of AI Risk Management Methods and Solutions
- Our company and 2021.AI will collaborate to apply and localize 2021.AI's consulting methodologies and technical solutions (such as the 2021.AI GRACE Risk Management and Mitigation Framework) for Japan and other target markets, supporting their market launch.
2. Provision of AI Risk Management Consulting Services
- Both companies will collaborate to provide consulting services to enhance clients' AI risk management capabilities.
3. Exchange of Regulatory and Market Intelligence
- Collaborate on sharing information regarding international AI governance regulations, emerging social needs, and industry challenges, utilizing these insights to improve service delivery
Future Plans
Through this MoU, our company and 2021.AI will contribute to the global adaption of safe and reliable AI by collaborating in the field of AI risk management.
