AIC Discussion Forum 2025

This event brought together seven industry experts and eleven students, breaking them into teams to discuss and conduct a panel session tackling the question, “How far can our society trust AI?”

Introduction

The event kicked off with a lecture on AI given by Dr. Shiina, a visiting professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology. He began his lecture by discussing an AI video as a way of explaining how AI has evolved and the basic technology behind generative AI. After this, he elaborated further on what the latest version of ChatGPT is capable of, providing valuable insights into the cutting-edge of this technology.

Discussion

During the group discussion, participants were asked whether AI should be used during the first stage of job interviews. Participants divided into groups, engaging in thoughtful debate while raising points both for and against the proposal. Those in favor pointed out that incorporating AI eliminates variations between different interviewers, clarifies the criteria behind passing or failing an interview, and allows large companies to screen numerous applicants more efficiently. Those against the idea expressed concerns that applicants would prepare AI countermeasures that were designed to craft ideal answers to pass the test and that applicants would lose a valuable opportunity to learn more about the company’s culture because AI cannot properly express those values.
The discussion then took a turn towards more substantive issues as participants questioned whether AI would be able to accurately evaluate an applicant’s creativity. In response, participants countered by asking whether humans themselves were able to properly evaluate creativity in applicants. This time provided a multifaceted exploration of the pros and cons of AI interviews, making it a meaningful discussion for everyone involved.

Panel Discussion

During the panel discussion, Yusuke Kumagai presented an “AI Trust Survey.” One of the questions on the survey asked, “Would you trust an AI fully automated taxi to drive a family member somewhere? The panelists shared their responses and opinions both for and against the idea, incorporating feedback from the audience along the way.
Many people shared differing perspectives as the event went on, especially when concerns were raised that even if the responses given by AI themselves are trustworthy, the inherent lack of transparency in the training data means that it will never be fully trustworthy.
This discussion provided a valuable forum to reflect on the reliability and challenges presented by AI technology, with everyone involved expressing clear interest and actively contributing throughout.

Reception

The reception provided a valuable and rare opportunity for students and professionals to interact and speak with one another, transcending conventional generational and social barriers. The pleasant atmosphere encouraged enthusiastic interactions, deepening the connections formed between participants. The conversation showed no signs of slowing down as the event progressed, lasting well past its scheduled end time.

Feedback from Participants

・“Hearing the perspectives of experts in AI who represent different fields and listening to so many diverse perspectives during the discussion time was a very valuable experience.”

・“This event was incredibly fun because it allowed everyone to take an active rather than passive approach in considering these topics while interacting with industry experts.”

Acknowledgments

We would like to extend our appreciation to all those who made this event possible.

Facilitator:
Shigeru Shiina (Visiting Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology), Maverick Inc.

Speakers:
Yasuo Tezuka, Too Digital Marketplace Inc. / Cryptolier Inc.
Keigo Bove, Hakuhodo Inc.
Yusuke Kumagai, Hakuhodo DY Holdings
Yusuke Hoshide, Hakuhodo Inc.
Thomas Telandro, Next Generation RPA/AI Consortium (NRAC) / Accenture Japan Ltd.
Tsuyoshi Shida, SBI Sumishin Net Bank Ltd.

Keio AIC Representatives, Faculty Members, and Administrators:
Takahiro Yakoh, Mari Kobayashi, Fumio Kawano, Yuki Hamanaka

Student Administrators:
Leo Tanaka, Kotoe Fujikata