Exploring the Benefits and Risks of AI Utilization in Administration

Seminar Overview

On July 9, 2025, a pivotal seminar entitled "Utilization of AI in Administration" will take place, hosted by the New Society System Comprehensive Research Institute in collaboration with the Harakan Foundation for Comprehensive Intellectual Communication Systems. This event will focus on the benefits and risks associated with integrating AI into public administration, featuring esteemed speakers Eiji Kano and Shin Hirano.

Details of the Seminar

- Date and Time: July 9, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM (JST)
- Location: SSK Seminar Room, 4th Floor, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Format: Attendees will have the option to join in person, via Zoom webinar, or through an on-demand recording available for two weeks after the event.

Key Topics to be Covered

The seminar will feature two main lectures:

1. What Does Generative AI Bring to Administration?
Speaker: Eiji Kano
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:40 PM
This talk will delve into the impact of generative AI on administrative tasks and services, highlighting new opportunities for problem-solving. Eiji Kano will explain the framework and significance of generative AI in administrative digital transformation (DX), showcasing practical examples of its application. The discussion will also cover the benefits and risks associated with adopting generative AI, alongside guidelines for public employees in this new age.
- The impact of generative AI on administration
- The significance of generative AI technology
- Implementing and utilizing text generation AI in public administration
- How generative AI will alter the work of public employees
- Approaches to managing generative AI in administration
- Q&A session

2. The Issue of Disadvantages in Administration Due to Algorithm Dependence
Speaker: Shin Hirano
Time: 2:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Shin Hirano will address the ongoing discussions surrounding the active utilization of AI by the government in Japan, drawing parallels with issues that have emerged from algorithmic governance in the United States. He will focus specifically on the Houston Independent School District case, which highlights the opacity (black box) surrounding algorithmic decision-making in determining disciplinary actions and the implications this has for transparency and accountability. Attendees will explore:
- The Houston Independent School District case study
- Problems surrounding black box algorithms
- The conflict between trade secrets and procedural due process
- Ensuring accountability
- The OECD's AI Principles, particularly Article 1.3 on transparency and explainability
- Q&A and networking opportunities

About the Hosts

The New Society System Comprehensive Research Institute (SSK) has been providing information services since its establishment in December 1996. SSK organizes around 500 corporate seminars annually, aiming to furnish high-level strategic information for diverse business environments. The institute focuses on various sectors, delivering essential insights for business opportunities in areas like management strategies and technology. SSK remains committed to being at the forefront of information dissemination, acting as a strategic partner for its clients.