Vol.16-2 (November 2021)
Digital Technology and Programs
I first came to know Microsoft's name about 40 years ago. When I turned on a tabletop Japanese microcomputer in my school's physics laboratory, the message "Copyright 1979 (c) by Microsoft" appeared at the top of the screen. At the time, Microsoft provided software for the programming language BASIC used in microcomputers. The Apple microcomputer Apple I・・・
Masamichi Takasaki, Chief Researcher, Social Innovation Policy Initiative Promotion Office
Daisuke Yasuda, Senior Researcher, Management Research Group, 2nd Research Department
The development of machine learning technology through deep learning in the 2010s has dramatically improved the level of artificial intelligence and has led to the integration of AI into various products and services. On the other hand, some issues have been pointed out, with discrimination and malfunctions caused by AI often reported in the mainstream・・・
Cross-Cultural Exchanges, Diversity, and Inclusion, Learned from Japanese History
Prof. Kazuto Hongo
The importance of diversity and inclusion in corporate management is being highlighted with the globalization of corporate activities and the involvement of people with diverse personalities. It is not easy to accept different cultures and identities and develop alongside one another. And looking back on the history of Japan, there are many historica・・・
Towards a Y-shaped technology stack? Prospects for global cooperation on AI
Senior Research Fellow, Centre for European Policy Studies
Andrea Renda
The rise of Artificial intelligence as a powerful general-purpose technology has led many governments to develop national strategies to achieve competitiveness and, increasingly, foster responsible AI development. As of today, according to the OECD more than 60 countries around the world have adopted a national AI strategy, and a few countries have a・・・
Supply chain resilience led by DX
Hiroto Matsumoto,
Senior Manager, 3rd Research Department
Amid growing threats such as large-scale disasters, accidents and international conflicts, the vulnerability of supply chains has been exposed in many cases. Hitachi Research Institute is conducting research on how to improve corporate value by strengthening supply chain resilience. What we emphasize in this research is the point that the establish・・・
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