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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…
Read MoreFood 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…
Read MoreFlying 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…
Read MoreHigh-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….
Read MoreSecuring 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….
Read MoreSoundscapes 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…
Read MoreJourney 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…
Read MoreClearing 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…
Read MoreStartup 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…
Read MoreIntersections: Brazil-Japan-America
About 2 million Japanese people live in Brazil, making the community the largest ethnic Japanese population outside of Japan. Their…
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