"Safe AI Seminar" to be held at INDEST (Institute of Science Tokyo, Tamachi Campus)

INDEST (Innovation Design Studio) is an incubation studio operated by the Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology). Hosted by "BlendAI", a Tokyo Tech-originated venture that develops Delta-mon and Gamma-my, the "Safe AI Generation Seminar" will be held for free on October 19, 2024, primarily online, with INDEST as the venue.

10/19/2024 (Sat) 16:00-18:00 Free Online

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AICU media Editor-in-Chief Dr. Shirai is also scheduled to appear.

Event Details

[Free] Safe AI Generation Seminar

Overview

A course to avoid legal risks and use AI with peace of mind. In this seminar, we will deepen our basic knowledge of copyright in AI-assisted voice synthesis, image generation, etc. (hereinafter "AI-generated content"), and learn how to use them safely and creatively from a legal perspective. Specifically, we will explain situations where copyright is questioned, relevant legal regulations, and key points for avoiding the risk of copyright infringement.

What you will gain from this course

Through this course, participants will be able to deepen their basic understanding of copyright in AI-generated content using AI. In addition, by learning concrete methods for safe generation while protecting copyright, you will acquire skills that can be applied to practical work. Furthermore, you will learn how to avoid the risk of copyright infringement through actual case studies and gain the knowledge to engage in creative activities while avoiding legal risks. Finally, you will understand the approach from a legal perspective related to AI-generated content and gain the confidence to use AI tools with peace of mind.

Content

1. Basic understanding of AI generation and copyright: Learn the basics of copyright related to AI-generated content and explain specifically in what cases problems occur.

2. Practical approach to avoiding copyright infringement: Learn practical methods to engage in creative activities with peace of mind by showing guidelines that do not violate the law.

3. Understanding risks and countermeasures through actual cases: Analyze past cases of copyright infringement and learn specific points to be careful about and avoidance measures when using AI tools.

Recommended for

• Those who are engaged in creative activities using AI

• Those who want to correctly understand copyright related to image generation

• Those who want to avoid legal risks and use AI tools with peace of mind

• Those involved in AI image generation work

• For those who want to acquire legal knowledge regarding copyright

Lecturers

Jiyu Komiya

Studied computer science at Tokyo Institute of Technology and law at the University of Tokyo Law School. After working in several positions, he moved to Europe and worked as an engineer at an IT company in the Netherlands. He later returned to Tokyo, where he was involved in software development for AI (natural language processing) at Recruit Holdings, working while traveling between Silicon Valley and Tokyo. During this time, the AI language processing papers he submitted as a co-author, "A Lightweight Front-end Tool for Interactive Entity Population" and "Koko: a system for scalable semantic querying of text", were accepted by the world's top international conferences, ICML (International Conference on Machine Learning) and ACM, respectively. He then entered the blockchain industry, deepening his knowledge of blockchain for several years. Currently, as the CEO of BlendAI Inc., he is engaged in AI-related activities, such as announcing the AI character Deltamon and giving lectures on AI at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).

Akihiko Shirai

Hacker author. Ph.D. in Engineering. CEO of AICU Inc., a US startup that conducts research and development on AIDX and creative AI entertainment/metaverse technology. Specially Appointed Professor at Digital Hollywood University Graduate School. He presides over the "Creative AI Lab," where he promotes and nurtures creative leaders in the generative AI era through implementation, service development, and technical writing. Since around 1995, he has experienced media art, the game industry, and engineering in the global entertainment industry while living in the UK and France. After returning to Japan, he worked as a science communicator at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), a university faculty member, and a research institute director in the metaverse industry, operating under the policy of "creating the people who create." His first SIGGRAPH was in Los Angeles in 1997. Since then, he has participated almost every year and has reported on CG and interactive technology in various media, such as his "SIGGRAPH Observations." Laval Virtual (France) advisory board member. IVRC Executive Committee member of the Virtual Reality Society of Japan. Vice President of the Society for Art and Science.
Books:

• "Image Generation AI Stable Diffusion Starter Guide"

• "Becoming a Master Artist by Collaborating with AI: Understanding Stable Diffusion through Research Papers"

• "Dr. Shirai's Future Game Design: The Science of Entertainment Systems"

• "Super Introduction: Image Generation AI Starting with Stable Diffusion"

• "Beginner Level: The Process from Advertising Planning to Video Production"

• "ComfyUI Master: Custom Nodes and App Development"

• CGWORLD November 2024 Issue vol.315 Cover

Masamune Sakaki

Born in Fukuoka Prefecture on August 24, 1973, Masamune Sakaki is a Japanese CG creator, character planner, filmmaker, author, and game director with a wide range of activities. As a character planner, he was in charge of the original planning for "Tohoku Zunko & Zundamon," and as an author, he released "President Girl." He has also been involved in projects such as the anime "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls U149" and "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation," making many creative contributions to the field of entertainment through these activities.

Past Achievements

• Linux Server Management, Part-time Lecturer (2002)

• Ochanomizu Art College, Flash Animation, Part-time Lecturer (around 2015)

• Nippon Engineering College, MAYA Animation, Part-time Lecturer (around 2017)

• Yoyogi Animation Academy, Blender 3D Layout/Modeling, Part-time Lecturer (2020–)

Timetable

16:00–17:00 Seminar
17:00–17:30 Q&A and Networking
You are free to leave at any time.

I'm looking forward to the expert talks by Mr. Komiya, Mr. Sakaki, and Dr. Shirai.

There might also be announcements regarding the behind-the-scenes development story of the "Gamma-my Generator" held recently, the "Gamma-my Birth Commemorative Illustration Contest", and future plans.

This event will be primarily an online webinar, with the speakers appearing from the Tamachi Campus. Please register for the event via the event announcement sites below to participate on the day.

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