Top AI Leaders Co-star: SHIFT AI's Shota Kiuchi to Guest Speak at Digitize Masahiro Chaen's Book Launch Event
SHIFT AI's Shota Kiuchi will be a guest speaker at the book launch event for Digitize's Masahiro Chaen's new book, 'AI Brain: A Thought Revolution for Infinite Free Time,' discussing AI utilization strategies for 2026.
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SHIFT AI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shota Kiuchi; hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which operates "SHIFT AI," a generative AI learning community with the No. 1 user count* and a mission to "make Japan an AI-advanced nation," announces that our representative, Mr. Kiuchi, will be a guest speaker at the book launch lecture for Mr. Masahiro Chaen, Representative Director of Digitize Co., Ltd., for his new book "AI Brain: A Thought Revolution for Infinite Free Time" (published by KADOKAWA), to be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
"It's not too late to catch up with AI utilization." — Delivering confidence to change and the next step
This event, planned as a book launch for Mr. Chaen, will provide participants with the experience of gaining confidence that "I can change too" through the book and taking home concrete "first steps." To embody this vision, Mr. Chaen, who has a track record of supporting the introduction of AI to over 400 companies, and Mr. Kiuchi, who leads the No. 1 generative AI learning community*, will speak. They will present practical survival strategies for transforming AI from an "object of fear" into a "tool that creates free time."
Talk Session: Two Frontrunners Delve into "Three Cores"
The "Reality of Utilization" taught by over 400 company sites
The "actual state of AI utilization," which differs from the glamorous image on social media, will be revealed. They will discuss the decisive differences between "introduction" and "operation," and the points that separated companies that achieved a 30-hour monthly reduction from those that failed.
The mindset of "people who can take action" seen from guiding 30,000 people
Common characteristics of "people who can take action," derived from 30,000 people's guidance experience, will be presented. They will explain the changes in mindset that arise from "acting small" and the importance of "EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)," which "AI Brain" truly aimed to convey.
Frank talk on the latest AI and "value remaining in humans"
The latest technologies such as OpenClaw and Claude Code will be interpreted from the perspectives of communities, the field, and agents. Alongside real-world examples not included in the book, they will address the question of "what remains for humans as AI gets smarter" with candid discussions from the forefront.
Book Introduction
"AI Brain: A Thought Revolution for Infinite Free Time"
"It's not too late to catch up." — This book condenses the "first steps" for the AI era, discovered through supporting over 400 companies and guiding 30,000 people. It proposes a thought revolution to cultivate human thinking and judgment rather than chasing technological speed, making AI an ally, and creating infinite free time. (Published by KADOKAWA, March 2026)
Speaker Profiles
Masahiro Chaen
Representative Director, Digitize Co., Ltd.
After a one-year study abroad in an English-speaking country during his student days, he engaged in corporate sales at a Japanese human resources consulting company in Shanghai, involved in building human resource evaluation systems for over 100 companies. After returning to Japan, he founded an SNS marketing business company. In 2022, he co-founded "Eatnsmile," the world's first eat-to-earn NFT game where you can earn by eating, in Spain. After returning to Japan, he developed multiple AI-related services such as the AI chatbot "AideX" and the AI language learning tool "AI Conversation." Currently, he shares AI information on platforms like X (over 185,000 followers) and appears in many media as an AI expert. While serving as an advisor to GMO AI & Web3 Co., Ltd. and a councilor of the General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization, he established "Digitize Co., Ltd." in 2023 to develop AI training for corporations and corporate ChatGPT, becoming its representative director. He also serves as a NewsPicks Propicker.
Shota Kiuchi
Representative Director, SHIFT AI Co., Ltd. / Councilor, General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization / AI Utilization Advisor, GMO AI & Web3 Co., Ltd. / AI Utilization Advisor, GMO AI & Robotics Commerce
With the mission of "making Japan an AI-advanced nation," he operates "SHIFT AI," a generative AI learning community with over 30,000 members. He also provides AI utilization support for corporations and develops the AI specialized media "SHIFT AI Times." He has over 140,000 followers on X and has spoken at numerous AI-related seminars in Japan. Author of the book, "I'm an AI Layman, but Please Teach Me How to Not Worry About Work and Money in 10 Years! The Book That Helps Only Me Even in the Worst Future."
Kensuke Ozawa (Ozaken)
Representative Director, AICX Association
With the vision of "creating a society where humans and AI coexist," he specializes in business, organizational, and human resource transformation in the generative AI era. He participates in the management of multiple AI companies as CCO of Cynthialy, Director of Visionary Engine, and Director of AI HYVE. He also serves as an advisor to several companies including HP Japan, NTT Data Group, Lightblue, THA, and Chipper, and is involved in promoting DX in local government as a Generative AI Advisor for Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture. He has lectured at numerous conferences, leveraging his diverse experience. Author of "Generative AI Introduction Textbook" and "AI Agent Textbook."
Event Outline
Event Name: "AI Brain: A Thought Revolution for Infinite Free Time" Book Launch Lecture
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 14:00-17:00 (Doors open 13:30)
Venue: Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Application: https://learning.shift-ai.co.jp/page/m430Ed8AGLOt
Company Profile
SHIFT AI Co., Ltd., with the mission of "making Japan an AI-advanced nation," operates "SHIFT AI," a generative AI learning community with the No. 1 user count*, where individuals can learn about the business application of AI technologies, including generative AI. With over 30,000 members, the company promotes AI talent development in various fields, such as "SHIFT AI for Biz," a reskilling support service for corporations, and "SHIFT AI for School" for educational institutions. Furthermore, through the operation of its unique media "SHIFT AI Times," and information dissemination, training, and events, it supports the growth of individuals and organizations, accelerating AI utilization throughout Japan.
Company Name: SHIFT AI Co., Ltd.
Location: Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shota Kiuchi, Representative Director
Establishment Date: March 18, 2022
Capital: 83 million yen (including capital reserve)
Business Activities: Consulting / Community Management / YouTube Channel Management / School Management
URL: https://shift-ai.co.jp/
*No. 1 user count: According to GMO Research & AI Co., Ltd.
■Survey items / Total registered users as of the survey date (February 2025)
■Survey targets / Community services that provide lectures on AI utilization for business purposes, such as AI application examples and practical know-how operated by companies, excluding online communities that do not provide lectures, individually operated communities, and community services for non-business purposes.
About Representative Director Shota Kiuchi
Shota Kiuchi
Representative Director, SHIFT AI Co., Ltd. / Councilor, General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization / AI Utilization Advisor, GMO AI & Web3 Co., Ltd. / AI Utilization Advisor, GMO AI & Robotics Commerce
X
Follower count: 148,000 (as of March 2026)
Shares information about generative AI with the theme of "making Japan an AI-advanced nation."
URL: https://x.com/shota7180
"It's not too late to catch up with AI utilization." — Delivering confidence to change and the next step
This event, planned as a book launch for Mr. Chaen, will provide participants with the experience of gaining confidence that "I can change too" through the book and taking home concrete "first steps." To embody this vision, Mr. Chaen, who has a track record of supporting the introduction of AI to over 400 companies, and Mr. Kiuchi, who leads the No. 1 generative AI learning community*, will speak. They will present practical survival strategies for transforming AI from an "object of fear" into a "tool that creates free time."
Talk Session: Two Frontrunners Delve into "Three Cores"
The "Reality of Utilization" taught by over 400 company sites
The "actual state of AI utilization," which differs from the glamorous image on social media, will be revealed. They will discuss the decisive differences between "introduction" and "operation," and the points that separated companies that achieved a 30-hour monthly reduction from those that failed.
The mindset of "people who can take action" seen from guiding 30,000 people
Common characteristics of "people who can take action," derived from 30,000 people's guidance experience, will be presented. They will explain the changes in mindset that arise from "acting small" and the importance of "EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)," which "AI Brain" truly aimed to convey.
Frank talk on the latest AI and "value remaining in humans"
The latest technologies such as OpenClaw and Claude Code will be interpreted from the perspectives of communities, the field, and agents. Alongside real-world examples not included in the book, they will address the question of "what remains for humans as AI gets smarter" with candid discussions from the forefront.
Book Introduction
"AI Brain: A Thought Revolution for Infinite Free Time"
"It's not too late to catch up." — This book condenses the "first steps" for the AI era, discovered through supporting over 400 companies and guiding 30,000 people. It proposes a thought revolution to cultivate human thinking and judgment rather than chasing technological speed, making AI an ally, and creating infinite free time. (Published by KADOKAWA, March 2026)
Speaker Profiles
Masahiro Chaen
Representative Director, Digitize Co., Ltd.
After a one-year study abroad in an English-speaking country during his student days, he engaged in corporate sales at a Japanese human resources consulting company in Shanghai, involved in building human resource evaluation systems for over 100 companies. After returning to Japan, he founded an SNS marketing business company. In 2022, he co-founded "Eatnsmile," the world's first eat-to-earn NFT game where you can earn by eating, in Spain. After returning to Japan, he developed multiple AI-related services such as the AI chatbot "AideX" and the AI language learning tool "AI Conversation." Currently, he shares AI information on platforms like X (over 185,000 followers) and appears in many media as an AI expert. While serving as an advisor to GMO AI & Web3 Co., Ltd. and a councilor of the General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization, he established "Digitize Co., Ltd." in 2023 to develop AI training for corporations and corporate ChatGPT, becoming its representative director. He also serves as a NewsPicks Propicker.
Shota Kiuchi
Representative Director, SHIFT AI Co., Ltd. / Councilor, General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization / AI Utilization Advisor, GMO AI & Web3 Co., Ltd. / AI Utilization Advisor, GMO AI & Robotics Commerce
With the mission of "making Japan an AI-advanced nation," he operates "SHIFT AI," a generative AI learning community with over 30,000 members. He also provides AI utilization support for corporations and develops the AI specialized media "SHIFT AI Times." He has over 140,000 followers on X and has spoken at numerous AI-related seminars in Japan. Author of the book, "I'm an AI Layman, but Please Teach Me How to Not Worry About Work and Money in 10 Years! The Book That Helps Only Me Even in the Worst Future."
Kensuke Ozawa (Ozaken)
Representative Director, AICX Association
With the vision of "creating a society where humans and AI coexist," he specializes in business, organizational, and human resource transformation in the generative AI era. He participates in the management of multiple AI companies as CCO of Cynthialy, Director of Visionary Engine, and Director of AI HYVE. He also serves as an advisor to several companies including HP Japan, NTT Data Group, Lightblue, THA, and Chipper, and is involved in promoting DX in local government as a Generative AI Advisor for Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture. He has lectured at numerous conferences, leveraging his diverse experience. Author of "Generative AI Introduction Textbook" and "AI Agent Textbook."
Event Outline
Event Name: "AI Brain: A Thought Revolution for Infinite Free Time" Book Launch Lecture
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 14:00-17:00 (Doors open 13:30)
Venue: Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Application: https://learning.shift-ai.co.jp/page/m430Ed8AGLOt
Company Profile
SHIFT AI Co., Ltd., with the mission of "making Japan an AI-advanced nation," operates "SHIFT AI," a generative AI learning community with the No. 1 user count*, where individuals can learn about the business application of AI technologies, including generative AI. With over 30,000 members, the company promotes AI talent development in various fields, such as "SHIFT AI for Biz," a reskilling support service for corporations, and "SHIFT AI for School" for educational institutions. Furthermore, through the operation of its unique media "SHIFT AI Times," and information dissemination, training, and events, it supports the growth of individuals and organizations, accelerating AI utilization throughout Japan.
Company Name: SHIFT AI Co., Ltd.
Location: Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shota Kiuchi, Representative Director
Establishment Date: March 18, 2022
Capital: 83 million yen (including capital reserve)
Business Activities: Consulting / Community Management / YouTube Channel Management / School Management
URL: https://shift-ai.co.jp/
*No. 1 user count: According to GMO Research & AI Co., Ltd.
■Survey items / Total registered users as of the survey date (February 2025)
■Survey targets / Community services that provide lectures on AI utilization for business purposes, such as AI application examples and practical know-how operated by companies, excluding online communities that do not provide lectures, individually operated communities, and community services for non-business purposes.
About Representative Director Shota Kiuchi
Shota Kiuchi
Representative Director, SHIFT AI Co., Ltd. / Councilor, General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Generative AI Utilization / AI Utilization Advisor, GMO AI & Web3 Co., Ltd. / AI Utilization Advisor, GMO AI & Robotics Commerce
X
Follower count: 148,000 (as of March 2026)
Shares information about generative AI with the theme of "making Japan an AI-advanced nation."
URL: https://x.com/shota7180
FAQ
What is the purpose of this event?
Its aim is to present practical survival strategies for AI utilization, enabling participants to gain confidence in AI adoption and take concrete first steps.
Who are the speakers at this event?
The main speakers are Shota Kiuchi, Representative Director of SHIFT AI Co., Ltd., and Masahiro Chaen, Representative Director of Digitize Co., Ltd.
What kind of book is 'AI Brain'?
It's a book proposing a thought revolution to create free time in the AI era, focusing on AI utilization and cultivating human judgment.