[Nogata City] Appointing a CAIO (Chief AI Officer) Assistant
Nogata City has appointed Yuichi Morito as its new CAIO Assistant to promote the safe and effective utilization of artificial intelligence, including generative AI. This initiative aims to accelerate the provision of sustainable administrative services and fundamental business transformation, strengthening the city's DX promotion.
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Nogata City is establishing a new "CAIO Assistant" position to promote the safe and effective utilization of artificial intelligence, including generative AI, and to drive the provision of sustainable administrative services and fundamental business transformation.
Mr. Yuichi Morito, who serves as a regional informatization advisor for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and a sharing economy evangelist for the Digital Agency, supporting local governments and companies nationwide, and also serves as the city's CIO Assistant, will be appointed to this position. Leveraging his high level of expertise, the city will further accelerate its DX promotion from strategic and multifaceted perspectives.
1. Background and Purpose of Appointment
Amidst rapid declines in birthrates, aging populations, and population decrease, the national government is rapidly building governance at the national level, with the Digital Agency explicitly requesting the establishment of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) in various ministries and agencies.
In response to these national trends, Nogata City has also established a system where the Mayor himself serves as the CAIO (Chief AI Officer), and the entire city government works together to realize regional revitalization through AI utilization. In this system, Mr. Morito, an AI expert, is appointed as the CAIO Assistant to strongly support top-down decision-making and on-site promotion based on specialized knowledge of AI technology.
2. CAIO Assistant Profile
Mr. Yuichi Morito. President and CEO of Knowledge Network Inc., Representative Director of the Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association, Representative of the Sharing City Promotion Council. Director of the Net Shop Ability Certification Organization, Chairman of the NPO Student Network WAN. Professor at Cyber University. Visiting Professor at Nagoya University. Visiting Professor at Kumamoto University. Regional Informatization Advisor for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Sharing Economy Evangelist for the Digital Agency. Supporter for the SME Support, Japan's Yorozu Support Base National Headquarters, and many others.
3. Date and Location of Appointment Ceremony
May 18, Reiwa 8 (Monday) 11:00 AM~
Nogata City Hall 3rd Floor Reception Room
[Inquiries regarding this press release]
Nogata City Hall Planning and Management Division, DX Promotion Section, Contact: Shinagawa
TEL: 0949-25-2218 e-mail: n-dx@city.nogata.lg.jp *ZOOM interviews are also available.
Mr. Yuichi Morito, who serves as a regional informatization advisor for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and a sharing economy evangelist for the Digital Agency, supporting local governments and companies nationwide, and also serves as the city's CIO Assistant, will be appointed to this position. Leveraging his high level of expertise, the city will further accelerate its DX promotion from strategic and multifaceted perspectives.
1. Background and Purpose of Appointment
Amidst rapid declines in birthrates, aging populations, and population decrease, the national government is rapidly building governance at the national level, with the Digital Agency explicitly requesting the establishment of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) in various ministries and agencies.
In response to these national trends, Nogata City has also established a system where the Mayor himself serves as the CAIO (Chief AI Officer), and the entire city government works together to realize regional revitalization through AI utilization. In this system, Mr. Morito, an AI expert, is appointed as the CAIO Assistant to strongly support top-down decision-making and on-site promotion based on specialized knowledge of AI technology.
2. CAIO Assistant Profile
Mr. Yuichi Morito. President and CEO of Knowledge Network Inc., Representative Director of the Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association, Representative of the Sharing City Promotion Council. Director of the Net Shop Ability Certification Organization, Chairman of the NPO Student Network WAN. Professor at Cyber University. Visiting Professor at Nagoya University. Visiting Professor at Kumamoto University. Regional Informatization Advisor for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Sharing Economy Evangelist for the Digital Agency. Supporter for the SME Support, Japan's Yorozu Support Base National Headquarters, and many others.
3. Date and Location of Appointment Ceremony
May 18, Reiwa 8 (Monday) 11:00 AM~
Nogata City Hall 3rd Floor Reception Room
[Inquiries regarding this press release]
Nogata City Hall Planning and Management Division, DX Promotion Section, Contact: Shinagawa
TEL: 0949-25-2218 e-mail: n-dx@city.nogata.lg.jp *ZOOM interviews are also available.