Details of a Researcher - SHIMPO, Fumio

SHIMPO, Fumio

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Affiliation: Faculty of Policy Management (Shonan Fujisawa)

Position: Professor

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Career 【 Display / hide 】

1999.03

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2001.03

Researcher, Research Institute of Telecommunication and Economics
2000.04

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2000.08

Lecturer, Himeji Dokkyo Univ.
2001.04

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2003.03

Lecturer, Nishogakusha Univ.
2001.04

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2015.03

Lecturer Meiji Univ.
2001.11

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2002.10

Researcher, JIPDEC

Academic Background 【 Display / hide 】

1990.04

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1994.03

Hosei University, 経済学部, 経済学科

University, Graduated
1994.04

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1996.03

Komazawa University, 大学院法学研究科公法学専攻修士課程

Graduate School, Completed
1996.04

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1999.03

Komazawa University, 大学院法学研究科公法学専攻博士後期課程

Graduate School, Completed

Academic Degrees 【 Display / hide 】

博士（法学）, Komazawa University, Coursework, 1999.03

プライバシーの権利の実体的研究 : 憲法学上の新視座
Ph.D.in Law, Komazawa University, Coursework, 1999.03

Research Areas 【 Display / hide 】

Humanities & Social Sciences / Public law (Public Law)
Humanities & Social Sciences / New fields of law (New Types of Jurisprudence)

Research Keywords 【 Display / hide 】

AI
Cyber Law
Privacy
Robot
Robot Law

Proposed Theme of Joint Research 【 Display / hide 】

AIと法

Interested in joint research with industry (including private organizations, etc.), Desired form： Funded Research, Cooperative Research, Other
バイオメトリクスの利用と法

Interested in joint research with industry (including private organizations, etc.), Desired form： Cooperative Research
Robot-Law

Interested in joint research with industry (including private organizations, etc.), Desired form： Funded Research, Cooperative Research
個人情報保護

Interested in joint research with industry (including private organizations, etc.), Desired form： Cooperative Research

Books 【 Display / hide 】

The Energy Transition in Japan Smart Cities and Smart Solutions

Maciej M. Sokołowski, Fumio Shimpo, Routledge, 2025.04, Page： 252

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This book offers a distinctive and comprehensive view of the energy transition of Japan, with a particular focus on the rise of smart cities.

Drawing on real examples from Japan’s journey towards carbon neutrality, this volume examines a variety of topics ranging from laws and policies to technological and managerial solutions, discussing them in the context of Japan’s energy transition. Among the issues covered by the book are climate action planning, sustainable waste management, energy poverty, decarbonisation, e-methane, transport policies, and smart grids. The book also explores the regulatory tools that either support or hinder the development of smart cities in Japan, and how Japan can leverage its national solutions globally. In this way, this book serves as a guide for global climate action and energy transitions around the world.

Focusing on both stories of success and lessons learned, this book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of energy transitions, climate action, smart cities, as well as Asian and Japanese studies more broadly.
2nd Edition, Research Handbook on the Law of Artificial Intelligence

Woodrow Barfield,Ugo Pagallo (ed), Fumio Shimpo, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2025.03

Scope: The Japanese Perspective of Regulation, Management, and Governance of Artificial Intelligence

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This chapter has five main aims. It (i) proposes new regulations for research and development, use, sale and supply of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and services in Japan; (ii) recommends rules, i.e., harmonised standards, technical standards and requirements to act as 'de facto mandatory standards' in the sale and supply of related services in this country; (iii) suggests management system standards for planning, implementing, checking, and acting on them; (iv) proposes a legal basis for disciplining these mechanisms, and (v) advocates for the ‘AI Supervisory Authority', which will determine the regulation of AI in accordance with the 'Japanese AI System Conformity Assessment Scheme'. In order to achieve this fivefold goal, this chapter stresses the shortcomings of every self-regulatory approach, which leaves compliance to voluntary initiatives and does not regulate through hard law. The overall aim of this chapter is to 'optimise' AI regulation in alignment with current and future trends of technology. The chapter proposes five ways in which the future of AI regulatory and governance policy in the research, development, and use of AI in Japan can be improved.
Sustainable smart city Tokyo: Between problems of the past and chances of the future

Sokołowski M.M., Shimpo F., Smart Cities and Japan's Energy Transition: Past, Present, and Future, 2025.03

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Tokyo has served as a benchmark not only for other Japanese cities but also for cities across Asia and the globe. However, the question remains: is Tokyo truly a smart city? Furthermore, how sustainable is it? In this chapter, we examine Tokyo within the context of its smart city policies, with a particular emphasis on sustainability. We begin our analysis by exploring Tokyo's historical environmental challenges. This includes addressing pollution and contamination during the 1960s and 1970s, with a specific focus on air quality. Subsequently, by reviewing Tokyo's strategies, programmes, and projects, we identify those with the potential to enhance sustainability and innovation of Japan's capital. Finally, we explore the interconnectedness between being a smart city and a sustainable city, using Tokyo as a case study.
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Smart cities and Japan's energy transition: Past, present, and future

Sokolowski M.M., Shimpo F., Smart Cities and Japan's Energy Transition: Past, Present, and Future, 2025.03

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This book offers a complex and problem-based analysis of the past, present, and future of smart cities in Japan's energy transition. With 92% of Japanese living in urban areas and a goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Japan's energy future will depend largely on how its cities can become smarter, greener, and more resilient. To reach these ambitions, a collective effort is required, with actions coming from Tokyo to Kumamoto, from Yokohama to Sapporo, and throughout dozens of smaller and bigger Japanese urban structures. This book addresses the key issues that have emerged or may emerge in various Japanese cities that are pursuing smart energy initiatives. The authors examine several issues, including international cooperation, heating decarbonisation, foreign direct investments, city planning, housing policies, and technology-related risks in the context of Japan's energy transition. Drawing on case studies from different regions of Japan and sectors of Japanese economy significant for reaching carbon neutrality, this book will be a valuable resource for all interested in energy transition, climate action, and smart cities, where Japan and Japanese smart cities serve as excellent benchmarks.
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Smart cities and Japan's energy transition: Connecting yesterday with tomorrow

Sokołowski M.M., Shimpo F., Smart Cities and Japan's Energy Transition: Past, Present, and Future, 2025.03

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While Japan is often portrayed as either a stagnant economic power or a futuristic technological hub, the reality is far more nuanced. In this context, this chapter addresses the multifaceted narrative surrounding the book. This introduction highlights the complexities of Japan's position in the global landscape, setting the stage for the following chapters that explore Japanese smart cities and energy transition. Through a comprehensive analysis of economic, social, policy, and environmental challenges, the book seeks to provide a balanced perspective on Japan's past, present, and future.
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Papers 【 Display / hide 】

ロボットに適用される法令とISO標準・JIS規格の交点

新保史生

Nextcom (KDDI総合研究所) Vol.62 ( 2025年6月号 ) 2025.06

Research paper (scientific journal), Single Work, Lead author, Last author, Corresponding author, ISSN 24346233

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サイバー・フィジカル社会に向けたロボット・AI・アバターの利用に伴い適用される法令と国際標準及びJIS規格を整理する。産業、サービス、協働ロボットなどの技術的特性に基づくロボットの分類とともに、ロボットに関する明文規定がある労働安全、通信規制、経済安全保障、医療、研究開発などの現行法令を確認した上で、ROS（Robot Operating System）の構成要素に基づきロボットの設計、安全性、操作、利用、データ保護など関連法令や規格を把握する。
AI Governance and the Future of the Law: International Trends in Efforts to Developing AI Regulatory Legislation

Fumio Shimpo

Japanese Society and Culture No. 7 2025.03

Research paper (scientific journal), Single Work, Lead author, Last author, Corresponding author, Accepted

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In order to identify international trends in AI governance , this paper overviewed the status of AI-related legislation in 74 countries and institutions and analysed the current status of main trends in relation to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, (OECD), the G7 Summit, the United Nations, the AI Safety Summit, and Brazil, Canada, China, the EU, Peru, the UK, and the US, which have started to develop legislation for AI governance.
Through this research, international trends in AI regulation legislation have been surveyed and analysed to contribute to policy-making which will support the future of AI governance.
個人情報保護法の変遷と図書館 -令和2年及び3年改正を踏まえて-

新保史生

図書館雑誌 (日本図書館協会) 2025年1月号 2025.01

Research paper (scientific journal), Single Work, Lead author, Last author, Corresponding author
Cybernetic avatars for energy transformation: regulating the digital revolution for enhancing sustainable attitudes of energy consumers

Shimpo F., Sokołowski M.M., Mikusek P., Chawla Y., Figueroa R.B.

Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance 2025

ISSN 23985038

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Purpose: This study aims to fill the gap in the literature and to explore the potential of using cybernetic avatars as tools for climate and energy transformation within the context of public policies, demonstrating their role in heightening awareness and fostering positive attitudes towards sustainable energy among individuals, as well as enhancing the efficiency and communication of public administration. Design/methodology/approach: In the context of disseminating knowledge about the climate impacts of day-to-day human activities, the authors address main elements that constitute the specific basic terms of reference for a draft framework aimed at using cybernetic avatars as tools for climate and energy transformation. Findings: The symbiosis of consumer awareness, technological innovation, and educational endeavours, facilitated by cybernetic avatars, constitutes the linchpin for an environmentally responsible and sustainable energy future. As the energy sector adapts to the evolving preferences of the new generation, the integration of avatars and advanced technologies emerges as a pivotal factor in sculpting a conscientious and ecologically sustainable energy landscape. Social implications: Energy 4.0 technologies transform the energy sector. Industry 4.0 drives digitalisation, which brings various means, such as Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, blockchain and the metaverse, that reshape energy markets and enable distributed energy transactions. These technologies combine to create the concept of avatarisation, which imagines a digital representation in a virtual world, driving us towards Society 5.0. Originality/value: The authors propose a draft framework for the implementation cybernetic avatars in climate and energy policy (“Nexus Avatar Platform for Sustainable Future”), consisting of three main elements: vision, tool scope, and policy coherence.
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Cybernetic avatars: Teleoperation technologies from in-body monitoring to social interaction

Hagita N., Kanai R., Ishiguro H., Minamizawa K., Arai F., Shimpo F., Matsumura T., Yamanishi Y.

Science Robotics 9 ( 96 ) 2024.11

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Cybernetic avatars integrate physical and virtual avatars to enhance human capabilities in diverse scales and contexts.
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Establishment of 'robot law' for the robot symbiosis future society

Shimpo, Fumio

学事振興資金研究成果実績報告書 (慶應義塾大学) 2019
Building the Theories of the Right to Privacy and Promoting Data Protection by Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in the Network Society.

Shinpo, Fumio

科学研究費補助金研究成果報告書 2014
The privacy impact assessment for the public sector's information processing system: a comparative law perspective

Shinpo, Fumio

科学研究費補助金研究成果報告書 2011
Model legislations and proposed solution to control unsolicited commercial E-mail

Shinpo, Fumio

Keio media communications research (慶應義塾大学メディア・コミュニケーション研究所) ( 52 ) 59 - 89 2002.03

ISSN 13441094

Reviews, Commentaries, etc. 【 Display / hide 】

Preface

Sokołowski M.M., Shimpo F.

Smart Cities and Japan's Energy Transition: Past, Present, and Future xv - xv 2025.03
Preface

Sokołowski M.M., Shimpo F.

The Energy Transition in Japan: Smart Cities and Smart Solutions 2025.01
EUのGDPR（一般データ保護規則）の特色と新たな個人データ移転の枠組み

SHIMPO Fumio

ブリタニカ（2019年版） (ブリタニカ・ジャパン) 2019.04

Article, review, commentary, editorial, etc. (scientific journal), Single Work
自動運転の導入に向けた制度的課題 -国内外におけるルール作りの最新動向-

SHIMPO Fumio

高速道路と自動車 60 ( 3 ) 1 - 2 2017.05

Article, review, commentary, editorial, etc. (trade magazine, newspaper, online media), Joint Work
ロボット、ＡＩ、ＩｏＴと法

SHIMPO Fumio

旬刊経理情報 (中央経済社) No.1477 ( 2017.4.10 ) 1 - 1 2017.04

Article, review, commentary, editorial, etc. (trade magazine, newspaper, online media), Single Work

Presentations 【 Display / hide 】

AI規正論の展開

新保史生

堀部政男情報法研究会　第2期第6回シンポジウム (オンライン) ,

2025.03
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Oral presentation (general), 主催：堀部政男情報法研究会、後援；一般財団法人情報法制研究所（JILIS）、一般社団法人次世代基盤政策研究所
AIの進化と情報セキュリティ～産業競争力の源泉と求められる人材像～

遠藤信博、新保史生、曽根秀昭、高木剛、竹迫良範、関口和一

第21回情報セキュリティ文化賞記念講演会 (東京ビッグサイト東7ホール内「東７ホールステージ」) ,

2025.03
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Symposium, workshop panel (nominated), 主催：日本経済新聞社、特別協力：情報セキュリティ大学院大学
AI規正論

新保史生

KDDI総研・データ流通・取引研究会 (オンライン) ,

2025.02
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Oral presentation (invited, special), ＫＤＤＩ総合研究所
生体情報を公的身分証において利用することの可否

新保史生

令和６年度第二回旅券行政問題研究会 (外務省南庁舎３階南３９６号室) ,

2025.02
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Oral presentation (invited, special), 外務省領事局旅券課
AI規正　- 諸外国のAI規制の現状と我が国における規正の方向性　-

新保史生

国士舘大学最先端技術関連法研究所研究会 (国士舘大学最先端技術関連法研究所) ,

2025.02
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Oral presentation (invited, special), 国士舘大学最先端技術関連法研究所

Research Projects of Competitive Funds, etc. 【 Display / hide 】

Realization of Society where Cybernetic-Avatars will be Used Safely and with Trust

2022.10

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Present

Keio University, Research grant, Principal investigator
誰もが自在に活躍できるアバター共生社会の実現

2020.10

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2023.03

科学技術振興機構, ムーンショット型研究開発プロジェクト, Research grant, Coinvestigator(s)
対話知能システムの研究開発及び社会実装のための法社会規範の研究

2019.06

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2024.03

MEXT,JSPS, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas, Principal investigator
IoT環境における自律ロボットの法的課題

2017.04

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2020.03

公益財団法人KDDI財団, 公益財団法人KDDI財団2017年度調査研究助成, Research grant, Principal investigator
Trans-disciplinary Research Project on Co-designing Social Systems (Law, Economics and Management) and AI/Robot Technologies

2016.11

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2019.10

The Research Institute of Science and Technology for Society (RISTEX), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Human Information Technology Ecosystem(HITE), Fumio Shimpo, Research grant, Principal investigator

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Research subjects are expected to expand to those associated with "new services" and "changes in social infrastructures" for which artificial intelligence (AI) is utilized. In order to predict the possible effects of rapid technical development on society and discuss social systems, it is desirable to set up evaluation axes from interdisciplinary and diversified standpoints. In Japan, however, no one has attempted to systematically study the effects of AI and robotics on society, and preparations for social system construction in anticipation of technical development, such as new laws, economic systems, and management strategies, are not enough.

Amid the third AI boom, certain new problems occurring at the points of contact between technology and society, such as technical unemployment, have been emphasized. AI and robotics are highly versatile, and the existing social frameworks and rules established by humans do not necessarily conform to social frameworks and rules based on the use and application of AI and robotics. While they contain many potential issues, it is difficult to briefly predict problems that may occur in the future. Therefore, a "society where information technology and humans fit together" can be considered a culture in which problems and risks that are expected to occur can be avoided, and the sense of values desired is reflected.

The purpose of this study is to collaboratively create how future technology and society should be through dialogue between researchers in the following fields: AI and robotics, law, ethics, economics and management relating to social systems, and various stakeholders, such as Japanese companies leading the use and application of AI and robotics. In addition, we will aim to suggest systems necessary to build cutting-edge rules and social infrastructures as a global hub.

Works 【 Display / hide 】

ビッグデータの取扱いをめぐる法的責任と情報管理のあり方

SHIMPO Fumio

東京,

2013.02

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Present
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Other, Single
プライバシー保護の世界的新潮流～プライバシー保護におけるPbDの意図～

SHIMPO Fumio

東京,

2012.11

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Present
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Other, Single
マイナンバー制度について

SHIMPO Fumio

千葉県,

2012.11

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Present
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Other, Single
スマートフォン利用者の個人情報保護

SHIMPO Fumio

東京,

2012.10

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Present
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Other, Single
マイナンバー導入による個人情報保護の責務と施策

SHIMPO Fumio

東京,

2012.09

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Present
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Other, Single

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[講義項目]1.マイナンバー法の構造
2.マイナンバー法案の修正点
3.安心できる番号制構築のための仕組み
4.個人番号情報保護委員会（三条機関）設置の意義
5.特定個人情報保護評価指針の構成
6.マイナンバー時代の個人情報保護のあり方

Awards 【 Display / hide 】

第21回「情報セキュリティ文化賞」

2025.03, 情報セキュリティ大学院大学, 情報セキュリティ文化賞

Type of Award： Other

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表彰理由：情報法、情報セキュリティ政策、AI・ロボット法など、テクノロジーの進化に伴う新たな法的・社会的課題に焦点を当てた研究をリードし、高い先見性で「ロボット法新8原則」、「日本版AIシステム適合性評価制度」設置構想等を提唱されていることに加え、個人情報保護やプライバシーに関する政府の各種委員会や審議会のメンバーとして政策立案にも寄与され、AIガバナンスの実効性向上、国際標準化への対応、経済安全保障の観点からのAI規制など、多角的な視点から我が国の情報セキュリティおよびAI政策の方向性に需要な示唆を与え、これらの分野の発展に幅広く貢献されていること。
2024年度義塾賞

2024.11, 慶應義塾, 義塾賞

Type of Award： Keio commendation etc.
平成３０年度情報通信月間推進協議会会長表彰

2018.06, 情報通信月間推進協議会, 情報通信功績賞

Type of Award： Other

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経済協力開発機構（ＯＥＣＤ）デジタル経済政策委員会（ＣＤＥＰ）のデジタル経済セキュリティ・プライバシー作業部会（ＳＰＤＥ）の副議長を務めるなど、情報通信分野における国際的な制度枠組みの構築に多大な貢献をした。
Nextcom 情報通信論文賞

新保史生, 2017.01, 公益財団法人KDDI財団, ロボット法学の幕開け

Type of Award： Award from publisher, newspaper, foundation, etc.
第１回「ドコモ・モバイル・サイエンス賞」

SHIMPO Fumio, 2003, モバイル・コミュニケーション・ファンド, 奨励賞

Type of Award： Award from publisher, newspaper, foundation, etc.

Courses Taught 【 Display / hide 】

SEMINAR A

2025
MASTER SEMINAR

2025
LAW AND POLICY ASPECTS OF CYBERSECURITY

2025
INFORMATION LAW

2025
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH

2025

Courses Previously Taught 【 Display / hide 】

情報法

筑波大学

2018.04

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2019.03
ネットワーク情報法

筑波大学

2018.04

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2019.03
知的財産のしくみ

筑波大学

2018.04

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2019.03
ネットワーク時代を安全に過ごす

筑波大学

2018.04

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2019.03
情報人権論

筑波大学

2018.04

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2019.03

Memberships in Academic Societies 【 Display / hide 】

情報法制学会,

2016.12

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Present
人工知能学会,

2016.04

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Present
電子情報通信学会,

2012.04

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Present
情報処理学会,

2007

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Present
日本公法学会,

2007

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Present

Committee Experiences 【 Display / hide 】

2025.07

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Present

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42/JWG 6 (Joint Working Group) ISO/IEC JTC1/SC42 - ISO/CASCO (Conformity assessment schemes for AI systems), ISO/IEC JTC 1
2025.07

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Present

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 (Artificial intelligence), ISO/IEC JTC 1
2025.07

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Present

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42/WG 1 (Foundational standards), ISO/IEC JTC 1
2025.07

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Present

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42/WG 2 (Data), ISO/IEC JTC 1
2025.06

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2026.03

JIS Q 42006原案作成委員会委員, 日本産業標準調査会