Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 172nd Session: “Is Painting Only What Is Drawn by Humans? The Question of What Painting Is and Its Relationship to Generative AI” On November 13, 2024, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “What Is Generative AI According to Musashino Art University,” featuring Mr. Yuharu Kabayama, President of Musashino Art University.
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Kabayama gave a presentation on the university’s “President’s Message on Generative AI,” released last year, and discussed his approach to generative AI as an artist. In the second half, he held a question-and-answer session that incorporated questions from the audience.
Here’s a look at the first half.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/14340/
Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVAS
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”
