Learning of Tomorrow Episode 209, Part 1: “What Are the Countermeasures Against the Rapidly Spreading ‘AI Dementia’?” On June 17, 2026, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “The Future of Education in an AI-Driven Society: Insights from a Dialogue with AI Yoshimi-kun,” featuring Mr. Toshiya Yoshimi, a professor in the Faculty of Tourism and Community Development at Kokugakuin University and a professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo.
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Yoshimi gave a presentation on the current situation, in which “AI dementia” is believed to be spreading rapidly among students as generative AI advances; in the second half, a question-and-answer session was held, incorporating questions from the audience.
Here's a look at the first half.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/17250/
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.”
