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X-WR-CALNAME:Generative AI and Digital Transformation in Japan
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DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 15\, 2024\n11:00AM - 1:00PM PT  | Philippines Co
 nference Room\, Encina Hall 3rd Floor\n\n*Lunch will be served at this in-
 person event\n\nWith the rapid advances in the last couple of years\, gene
 rative AI has attracted a great deal of attention in advanced economies. T
 he U.S. seems to be betting on its positive potentials while Europe is gen
 erally more apprehensive about its harmful aspects. Japan has arguably bee
 n one of the most forward-leaning countries when it comes to harnessing th
 e potential of AI\, in the hopes of reclaiming its leadership in high-tech
  industries lost during the last few decades as it fell behind on digital 
 transformation. How is Japan catching up on information technologies in ge
 neral\, and what are Japan’s plans for leveraging generative AI for econ
 omic resurgence while ensuring its peaceful and equitable development? Thi
 s panel session addresses these questions with leading experts of AI and d
 igital transformation in Japan and the U.S.\n\nSpeakers: \nKenji Hiramoto\
 , Director General of Digital Infrastructure Center\, IT Promotion Agency 
 of Japan\, Executive Office\, Digital Agency of Japan\nAkiko Murakami\, Ex
 ecutive Director of the Japan AI Safety Insitute\, Executive Officer and C
 hief Data Officer\, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.\n\nModerator:\nDr. Tricia W
 ang\, Sociologist\, Tech Advisor
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LOCATION:Encina Hall\, Philippines Conference Room
SUMMARY:Generative AI and Digital Transformation in Japan
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 ransformation-in-japan
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