<Summer Program>
Dates: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (9 days, on-site)
Location: Hiroshima University
Theme: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in “The Future of Work and Society”
Description: Students learned about the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various fields, the benefits and risks of AI, as well as AI ethics, policies, and regulations. Based on an understanding of AI’s impact and role in “The Future of Work and Society,” joint U.S.-Japan student teams worked on proposals for implementing AI in society and solving related challenges. The program aimed to improve the students’ AI literacy while equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to become globally-minded leaders in the age of AI.
Number of Participants: 52 students
| List of Participants | ||
| Japan | Hiroshima University | 16 students* |
| United States | Arizona State University | 12 students |
| United States | Purdue University | 12 students |
| United States | The University of Texas at Austin | 12 students |
*Undergraduate (10 students): School of Education, School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Law, Shool of Applied Biological Sciences, Graduate (6 students):Graduate School of Humanities and Social SciencesGraduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
11 Topics (4-5 students per topic):
| ・Healthcare | ・Agriculture | ・Transportation |
| ・Education | ・Finance | ・Manufacturing/Engineering |
| ・Arts and Entertainment | ・Enabling Human Capabilities | ・Services for Low Income and Underserved Residents |
| ・Science | ・Global Securities |
| July 10 (Fri), 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Online via Zoom between Japan & U.S.) ・Online Meet and Greet / Introductions ・Orientation ・Topic and Group Assignments ・Communication tools ・Q＆A |
