AI's Future in Focus: Jensen Huang and Masayoshi Son at AI Summit Japan
Jessie A Ellis Nov 07, 2024 18:55
NVIDIA's Jensen Huang and SoftBank's Masayoshi Son to discuss AI advancements at Japan's AI Summit, highlighting generative AI, robotics, and digitalization.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son are set to share insights on the transformative role of artificial intelligence at the NVIDIA AI Summit Japan, according to the NVIDIA blog. This exclusive event, scheduled for November 12-13 at The Prince Park Tower in Tokyo, will bring together industry leaders to explore cutting-edge advancements in AI, including generative AI, robotics, and industrial digitalization.
AI's Transformative Role
The summit will feature a fireside chat between Huang and Son, where they will delve into AI's transformative impact on industries and the efforts driving the AI field forward. Son's investments through SoftBank Vision Funds have targeted companies with strong potential for AI-driven growth, while Huang has led NVIDIA to become a global powerhouse in AI and accelerated computing.
Japan's AI Infrastructure Initiative
A key focus of the summit will be Japan's AI infrastructure initiative, backed by NVIDIA and local firms. This initiative is pivotal to Japan's AI ambitions and technological independence. Experts from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), including Shunsuke Aoki from Turing Inc., will discuss how sovereign AI fosters innovation and strengthens the nation's technological autonomy.
Insightful Sessions and Workshops
The summit will host over 50 sessions and live demonstrations, showcasing innovations from NVIDIA and its partners. Notable sessions include "The Present and Future of Generative AI in Japan," led by Professor Yutaka Matsuo from the University of Tokyo, which will explore the impact of generative AI on policy and business strategy. Another session, "Sovereign AI and Its Role in Japan’s Future," will delve into the potential of sovereign AI to accelerate business strategies.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops, such as a full-day session on "Building RAG Agents with LLM," providing hands-on experience in developing retrieval-augmented generation agents using large-scale language models.
Japan's Position in the Global AI Landscape
The NVIDIA AI Summit Japan underscores the country's ongoing advancements in AI and its contributions to the global AI landscape. With a blend of forward-looking discussions and practical applications, the event promises to highlight Japan's role at the forefront of AI innovation.
For those unable to attend in person, the fireside chat between Son and Huang will be available via livestream, with on-demand sessions also accessible.
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