Niigata Computer Technical College (Location: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture / Principal: Ryo Tanaka), part of the NSG Group's International General Education Institute, held a special seminar on June 20, 2026 (Sat) as part of its summer open campus special program. The seminar featured Mr. Wataru Asai, Representative Director of dott Inc., as the lecturer, focusing on AI technology and future career development.

Background and Content of the Lecture

Niigata Computer Technical College and dott Inc. have built a strong partnership over many years in the joint development of generative AI educational programs and the provision of teaching materials. This lecture was realized with the aim of providing participants, including high school students who will lead the next generation and those aiming for careers in IT, gaming, and creative fields, with an overview of the current generative AI landscape and future perspectives, amidst the rapid proliferation of generative AI technology.

In the seminar, Mr. Asai explained the current status of AI adoption in various industries such as IT, gaming, and CG design. He presented a wide range of practical examples, including efficiency improvements through "AI-driven development" in programming and its application in analysis and training in esports. Notably, regarding the role of AI in the creative field, he conveyed a message from the forefront of the industry: "AI should be utilized not to replace human imagination, but to further enhance it."

Participant Feedback

Participants commented:

"I learned what's important when using AI and how to interact with it."

"It was good to hear about AI from various perspectives."

"I didn't have a very good image of AI originally, but my impression changed after this lecture."

Comments from Mr. Wataru Asai, Representative Director of dott Inc. (Summary)

"AI is not a job-stealing entity, but a partner for creating things faster, better, and more interestingly. In the future, people who have an attitude of learning and flexibly adopting new technologies, not just AI, will be able to seize many opportunities in the coming era."

Future Outlook

Niigata Computer Technical College will continue to update its educational programs in line with the evolution of generative AI technology through the development of practical AI teaching materials and educational support in collaboration with dott Inc. We will nurture IT and creative professionals from Niigata who can master the latest technologies and contribute to society.

About Niigata Computer Technical College

Niigata's largest comprehensive IT school. It produces human resources equipped with the IT skills and knowledge required in the AI, web, cybersecurity, gaming, esports, CG, VTuber, video, and design industries. In collaboration with NTT Docomo, Inc., it has established a 5G environment within the campus and promotes human resource development supporting the AI field. To this end, it has signed a "Three-Party Partnership Agreement for Education in the AI Era" with rinna Co., Ltd. and dott Inc., engaging in advanced education through industry-academia collaboration.

<School Overview>

International General Education Institute, Niigata Computer Technical College

Location: Iconic Building 2F, 1-1-15-2 Hanazono, Chuo-ku, Niigata City

Principal: Ryo Tanaka

<Niigata Computer Technical College Website>

https://www.ncc-net.ac.jp/

<About NSG Group>

NSG Group is a corporate group composed of 101 organizations that, with education and medical/welfare/nursing care as its core, develops a wide range of businesses including health & sports, construction & real estate, food & agriculture, trading companies, advertising agencies, ICT, hotels, apparel, beauty, human resource services, and entertainment. Aiming to make each region "the world's most prosperous and happy town," we are engaged in creating businesses that revitalize communities from a private sector standpoint, with "people," "security," "work," and "attractiveness" as keywords.

<NSG Group Website> https://www.nsg.gr.jp/

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