Sora2's Challenge to Japan: How a Copyright Crisis Forged a New Path for Creators
The recent Sora2 incident in Japan serves as a critical case study for understanding the broader AI business impact, highlighting the urgent need for clear AI Copyright Governance.
Q1 2025: Navigating Risk, Data, and Growth in Japan
The first quarter of 2025 provided a critical opportunity to reassess strategy and vision. For those engaged in Executive Leadership Japan, navigating the complexities of the market requires more than just data; it demands a trusted Lived Experience Forum. This period highlighted a renewed focus on intentional risk, the indispensable value of authentic information, and the power of a connected community through the Delphi Network.
Only Define: AI
A clear understanding of AI is crucial for businesses aiming to stay competitive. While AI, like Google's Bard (now Gemini), performs "intelligent" functions through algorithms and data, it fundamentally lacks human-like consciousness, self-awareness, or emotions.
Is "Culture" Just a Convenient Excuse for Management Failure?
Analyzing business problems by simply citing 'culture' is the lowest form of management. True understanding requires examining economic and political factors, recognizing that national values stem from specific events like imperialism, and focusing on solvable local issues. The most sophisticated managers ignore the term altogether, prioritizing deep market knowledge over easy stereotypes.
Beyond the Boardroom: A "Reality Test" for Business Leaders
"The Reality Test" by Robert Rowland Smith challenges the idea that business is a purely rational pursuit, arguing that corporate strategies are often "fictions" that ignore messy reality. The book encourages leaders to focus on the human and organic side of their organizations, where genuine success is found by understanding the real forces that drive people and the market.