Enhancing human creativity and driving innovation with AI:

I joined Hakuhodo DY Holdings as Chief AI Officer on April 1, 2024. I spearhead the integration of AI across our operations to boost productivity and foster a deeper understanding of AI among our employees. I also lead the Human-Centered AI Institute, a research body, and the Human-Centered AI Initiative, a Group-wide project dedicated to developing AI use cases and systems that enhance human creativity.

I am passionate about harnessing the transformative power of AI to augment human capabilities and unleash human aspirations. I see next-generation AI technologies, such as causal AI, AI agents and world models, as key opportunities to enhance efficiency, build trust, and enable greater personalization in AI applications.

Looking ahead, I am excited to explore the synergies between AI and emerging technologies like the metaverse and digital twins to create innovative advertising models and open new avenues for interaction and communication. I also look forward to learning more about the essential creative capabilities of the Hakuhodo DY Group to realize the next wave of innovation.

I believe AI should serve as a tool that empowers humans, helping us transcend our limitations and reach new heights of creativity and innovation. If I can inspire others to embrace AI as a partner in this journey, I will consider that my greatest achievement.

Roles and titles current when this article was published in January 2025.