Ms.Engineer representative Yamazaki Hitomi (やまざきひとみ) spoke at GenAI Connect. The event featured a discussion on the importance of building a culture when developing AI talent.
Ms.Engineer representative director Yamazaki Hitomi (やまざきひとみ) spoke at GenAI Connect, a summit organized by General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan. Held at Shibuya QWS, the event brought together industry, government and academia to discuss talent development and organizational design in the age of AI.
In the first panel discussion, Hirai Takuya (平井 卓也), head of the Liberal Democratic Party’s Digital Society Promotion Headquarters, and others exchanged views on cultivating the mindset needed to lead structural change in the age of AI and on incubation support. The practical application of AI was discussed from the perspectives of Japanese corporate growth and national security.
The second session focused on organizations and talent development in the age of AI, with discussion involving directors of Generative AI Japan. In light of changes in corporate culture and working styles, participants pointed to the shortage of opportunities to develop AI talent and the need to create opportunities for practical application.
Yamazaki Hitomi (やまざきひとみ) said that developing AI talent requires not only training but also building a culture from the top down. She explained that creating an environment in which the entire organization, including senior management, is enthusiastic about the possibilities of AI is key to keeping pace with the speed of change.