SVJP EVENTS
From Chatter to Intelligence: Voice as the Foundation for Human-Centric AI
What if the key to safer, smarter decision-making lies in the voices around us? On October 23 at 6:00 PM…
Innovation Meets Care: Critical Tech Integration in Mental Health
Digital technologies are filling critical gaps in mental health while raising important questions about access, equity, and connection. On June…
Food Tech Frontiers: Advancing Alternative and Sustainable Innovations
On April 1 at 6:00pm (In-person); 6:15pm PT (online)// April 2 at, 10:15 am JT (Online), we hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion on…
Flying into the Future: Transforming Travel with Air Taxis
Electric air taxis could transform how we navigate cities—offering faster, cleaner, and more efficient travel. But how will this cutting-edge technology…
High-Stakes Election: How the 2024 U.S. Presidential Race Could Shape the Future
In the rapidly changing landscape of global politics, the 2024 U.S. presidential election represents a critical juncture with far-reaching implications….
Securing the Future: The Role of AI in Bridging Technology and Defense Amid Global Challenges
In the past year, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has dramatically increased its spending on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology….
Soundscapes of the Future: Transforming Music Creation Through AI
In the past two years, innovators in almost every industry have examined their business models and asked the question, “how…
Clearing the Air: Innovations and Solutions for CO2 Cleanup
Climate change continues to be one of the most pressing issues faced by humanity. The effects of global warming grow…
Journey Into Innovation: Japanese Large Language Models
Since the release of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022, AI applications fueled by Large Language Models (LLMs) have exploded…
Startup Insights: Japan’s Entrepreneurial Landscape
There is a long-standing perception of Japan as a society that does not tolerate failure. Craftsmanship techniques are carefully passed…
Intersections: Brazil-Japan-America
About 2 million Japanese people live in Brazil, making the community the largest ethnic Japanese population outside of Japan. Their…
The 2024 Presidential Election: Uncertainties & Impacts
On November 5, 2024, America will hold its 60th presidential election. President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump are…
SVJP Exclusive Showing: “Rolling Along”
For a special October Benkyokai, the SVJP held an in-person, exclusive showing of Bill Bradley’s One-Man Broadway Show, called “Rolling…
Constraining AI Risks
Within the first 5 days of launching, ChatGPT accumulated over 1 million users, only to explode into 100 million users in…
Databall: The Future of AI and Sports
The future of sports is rapidly evolving, driven by groundbreaking advancements in AI technologies. Gone are the days of relying…
Application Security: Redefining Digital Safety
In the current digital age, it is nearly impossible to go through daily life without entrusting personal information to digital…
Japanese American Eats: A Celebration of Roots and Innovation
As Japanese issei immigrated to the United States, they brought with them their cultural roots and heritage in the forms…
AI Solutions: The Transformative Approach to Senior Care
With every era of innovation comes the question, “How can we best implement this technology to better society and accelerate…
GPT and Foundation Models: The Technology & Its Impact on Business, the Economy, and Society
The evolution of technology has taken on a breakneck pace in recent decades. Steady, monumental advancements like the printing press,…
Korea’s Imprint on Global Entertainment and the Role of Technology
Over the last two decades, the Korean entertainment industry has rocketed to an unprecedented level of global acclaim. K-pop groups…