The recent advancements in information technology and artificial intelligence are transforming human life in the 21st century in ways never seen before. At the same time, the rapid changes driven by technological progress are giving rise to various unforeseen issues and conflicts. In particular, South Korea and Japan offer significant insights when examining the sociocultural impact of these changes, as the pace of transformation in the fields of information technology and artificial intelligence is notably swift in both countries.

The international conference "Information Technology and Korea-Japan Society: Hyperconnectivity, Cyberspace, Artificial Intelligence," hosted by this research institute with the support of the TOSHIBA International Foundation and the National Research Foundation of Korea, is organized to explore the forefront of Japan studies and consider the potential for comparative research through the themes of information technology and artificial intelligence. This international conference invites your interest as we delve into the current state and research related to Korea and Japan through three focused panels addressing the intersection of information technology and ethics, the juncture and issues between AI and art, and the current status and outlook of Vtuber research.

Time : 10-18, Nov 15th, 2024

Venue :Zoom (ID :  894 3702 8870)

Language : Korean-Japanese (Simultaneous Translation offered)