Former Digital Minister Taro Kono Urges One-Month Enactment of Anti-Ad Fraud Legislation at T4IS2026

At the Tech for Impact Summit 2026, Taro Kono and SmartNews co-founder Ken Suzuki discussed urgent measures against online ad fraud. Suzuki highlighted the 'Taiwan model,' which significantly reduced fraud via 24-hour take-down mandates and platform liability. Kono proposed fast-tracking legislation in Japan to enable enforcement within a month, bypassing traditional bureaucratic delays. They also explored AI's role in government 'broadlistening' and administrative efficiency, while debating a KYC model for SNS to balance accountability with Japan's unique creative culture.