2025.Feb.28
REPORTSReport on the 3rd BAIRAL Research Meeting for 2024
“Global AI Dialogues: Exploring public perceptions on genAI across Japan, Nigeria, and Germany”
Priya Mu (Research Assistant, B’AI Global Forum)
・Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 16:00-17:30 (JST)
・Venue: On-site & Online Hybrid
・Language: English
・Guest Speakers:
Chiara Ullstein (Research Associate and PhD Candidate in Informatics at the Chair of Cyber Trust at Technical University of Munich (with Jens Grossklags), and Visiting Researcher at The University of Tokyo (with Hiromi Yokoyama))
Michel Hohendanner (Research Associate at Munich Center for Digital Sciences and AI (MUCDAI), PhD Candidate in Informatics at the Chair of Cyber Trust at Technical University of Munich (with Jens Grossklags) and Visiting Researcher at the German Institute for Japanese Studies)
・Moderator: Priya Mu (Research assistant of the B’AI Global Forum)
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The 3rd BAIRAL research meeting for 2024 was held on Oct 8, 2024. This time, we invited Chiara Ullstein and Michel Hohendanner, to speak on their research titled “Global AI Dialogues: Exploring public perceptions on genAI across Japan, Nigeria, and Germany.”
The research focused on public perceptions of generative AI (GenAI) across countries with unique cultural and developmental contexts. Organized by the University of Tokyo in collaboration with other global institutions, this initiative aimed to foster understanding of digital technology’s societal impacts while addressing gender equality and minority rights. The study compared perspectives from Japan, Germany, and Nigeria, engaging participants through cross-national dialogues. Key themes included AI literacy, societal value, and regulation, with findings emphasizing the importance of mindful technological adoption, public awareness, and inclusive infrastructure development.
The research highlighted the role of generative AI in education, public services, and arts and culture, identifying a shared global interest in its societal potential. The research revealed country-specific nuances, such as Nigeria’s focus on accessibility and digital literacy, Japan’s concerns about personalization, and Germany’s emphasis on regulation. Participants advocated for fostering education, ensuring accessibility, and promoting ethical AI development while highlighting the need for public engagement to bridge the socio-technical gap. The project aimed to inspire participatory governance and foster informed perspectives on GenAI’s role in shaping future societies.
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