[Foundation for Promotion of Society for VR Research Ethics] Keynote lecture “Co-evolution of VR and AI: Toward an era of ethical innovation” Professor Minoru Eito, Osaka University Leading
Interdisciplinary Research Organization (held on October 10)
General Incorporated Foundation VR Research Ethics Society Promotion Foundation Press release: October 1, 2024 Keynote lecture “Co-evolution of VR and AI: Toward an era of ethical innovation” Professor Minoru Eto, Osaka University Leading
Interdisciplinary Research Organization (held on October 10) Talk about the future of VR and AI! A new era of ethical innovation envisioned by Professor Minoru Eito
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113841/11/113841-11-ae808bfa342d0bb933c6fd5d9070ae34-1263×882.png
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113841/11/113841-11-908884fa343c71935d039afb2203b7f8-1671×1126.png VR Research Ethics Review Committee Top Page The rapid development of VR (virtual reality) and AI (artificial intelligence) has the potential to bring about major changes in our society. On the other hand, at the same time, there is a need for deep consideration and appropriate responses to the ethical and social impacts of these technologies. The VR Research Ethics Society (President: Koichi Setoyama, Professor at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine), which is part of the VR Research Ethics Society Promotion Foundation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Shigeru Yokomatsu), is a general incorporated foundation that promotes the healthy development of VR technology and ethics. In order to promote the utilization of VR Research Ethics Review Committee In addition to conducting ethical reviews, we can provide consultation on ethical reviews. Training of VR research ethics examiners We also do Therefore, in order to widely disseminate the ethical issues and importance of new VR technology, the VR Research Ethics Society will hold a meeting on October 10th, held by Osaka University Leading Interdisciplinary Research Organization professor and vice president of the VR Research Ethics Society. We will be hosting an online keynote lecture titled “Co-evolution of VR and AI: Toward an Era of Ethical Innovation” with Professor Minoru Eto from . Lecture content The fusion of two cutting-edge technologies, VR and AI, is bringing unprecedented possibilities to humanity, while at the same time creating complex ethical dilemmas. This talk will discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by new technological co-evolutions, such as the autonomy of AI-driven avatars, the manipulation of information in augmented reality, and how experiences in the virtual world influence real-world decision-making. As well as delving into the new ethical challenges we face. Professor Eito has achieved numerous research results as a leading expert in the fields of VR and AI. In this lecture, he will look at the future of VR and AI based on his deep knowledge, and provide guidelines for proceeding with technological development from an ethical perspective, while also taking into account the research results of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. This lecture is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of VR and AI. We look forward to your participation. Speaker profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113841/11/113841-11-ba1a7eddbc2b5bc67dae18d8598ec73c-535×523.jpg Professor Minoru Eito Keynote Lecture Application Site Minoru Eto After completing the first term of the doctoral course at Hiroshima University Graduate School of Engineering in 1985, joined Matsushita Electric Industrial (currently Panasonic). In 2000, he transferred to NTT Docomo, and after serving as president of DOCOMO Innovations and DOCOMO Capital in the US, served as executive officer of NTT Docomo in 2014 and president of Mirai Translation. He served as president of NTT Docomo Ventures until 2016, and from the same year was in charge of research in the area of artificial intelligence for the Japan Science and Technology Agency’s Strategic Creative Research Promotion Project. In 2017, he retired as an executive officer of NTT Docomo and became a professor at Osaka University’s Leading Interdisciplinary Research Organization. In 2022, he will become vice president of the VR Research Ethics Society. Event overview Event date and time: October 10, 2024 (Thursday) 10:00-12:00 (end time may change) Event format: Online (Zoom webinar) Sponsored by: VR Research Ethics Society Participation fee: Free for members of this society (free for those who join on the day) Non-members 5,000 yen Capacity: 500 people Application site: https://conference2024.svre.jp/ “Annual Convention 2024” is also scheduled to be held on October 12th At the VR Research Ethics Society, in addition to this lecture, on October 12th, experts from various fields such as medicine, law, and engineering will gather to discuss the legal issues surrounding VR/AI research from a multifaceted perspective. We will hold the “Annual Conference 2024” to consider ethical and social issues. This is a must-listen program for those interested in the future of VR and AI technology, so it is suitable for VR developers, AI researchers, legal professionals, ethics researchers, companies interested in the metaverse, and local government officials. We look forward to the participation of people from a wide range of fields. Date and time: Saturday, October 12, 2024 11:00-15:00 Event format: Online (Zoom webinar) Sponsored by: VR Research Ethics Society Sponsored by: Japan Virtual Reality Society, Japan Society for Artificial Intelligence Participation fee: Free for members of this society (free for those who join on the day) Non-members 5,000 yen 2,000 yen for supporting society members Capacity: 500 people Application site: https://conference2024.svre.jp/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113841/11/113841-11-61dcfa3be40fabba4e6d5629cbfe8299-1506×1000.png Annual Conference 2024 Application Site [Corporate overview] Name: VR Research Ethics Society Promotion Foundation Address: 9-3 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo THE BASE Kojimachi Representative: Representative Director Shigeru Yokomatsu Established: November 1, 2022 URL: https://svre.jp Business content: Academic research on technology and ethics for the purpose of developing VR science and technology. and contribute to industry. (1) Research consortium project (2) Society business (3) Academy business (4) Support for acquisition of intellectual property rights, construction of intellectual property database (5) For the purpose of research and development and human resource development Crowdfunding utilization promotion project (6) Business promotion project ■VR Research Ethics Review Committee Top page https://vr.rinrisinsa.org/ Review request
https://vr.rinrishinsa.org/shinsairai.html Free consultation https://vr.rinrishinsa.org/consul.html VR Research Ethics Examiner Training Course https://vr.rinrishinsa.org/pg5498199.html ■VRIO Alliance VR Innovation Organization General Incorporated Association https://vrio.jp Association of Academic Promotion Specialists https://eaas.or.jp General Incorporated Association Children and Students VR Free Study Conference Organizing Committee
https://freestudy.jp/