The 5th International Interdisciplinary Symposium organized by Doshisha University, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen and the Doshisha EU Campus at Tübingen University
February 05, 2025
Humans and AI : Coexistence and Conscience
Toward a Future Where Humans and AI Develop Together
for the Improvement of Society
Date：Mar 11(Tue) -12 (Wed), 2025
Venue: Doshisha University, Muromachi Campus Kambaikan Hardy Hall, Imadegawa Campus Ryoshinkan RY305
https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/information/access/index.html
Under the framework of the strategic cooperation agreement, Doshisha University and the University of Tübingen will host the 5th International Interdisciplinary Symposium.
The 5th International Symposium, themed “Humans and AI,” will explore the future where humans and AI evolve together, fostering the development of society as a whole. Expertsfrom various fields will engage in discussions from diverse perspectives.
At this remarkable time of rapid advancement in AI technology, we are now at a point where we must carefully consider the “coexistence” and “conscience” of humans and AI. This symposium will focus on the new possibilities brought by AI and its ethical challenges, exploring a future in which humans and AI collaborate to contribute to the development of society as a whole. Through diverse perspectives from experts, we will discuss the challenges and outlooks for building a harmonious relationship between AI and humans, co-creating a path toward a future society in which we progress together.
Program
| Day 1 Mar 11,2025 13:00-15:00 | @Hardy Hall, Kambaikan |
| 13:00 Opening Address |
| Keynote Lecture | |
 | 13:10-13:40 “AI and Conscience: From the Perspective of Religio-cultural Diversity” AIと良心 ─宗教文化的多様性の視点から─ Katsuhiro KOHARA, Th.D. President, Professor, School of Theology, Doshisha University https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/information/president/index.html |
| Keynote Lecture | |
 | 13:40-14:10 “Artificial Intelligence in Tübingen – Highlights and Perspectives” Dr. Katja SCHENKE-LAYLAND, Designated Vice President, Research, Innovation and Transfer, Professor, Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, University of Tübingen. https://www.schenke-layland-lab.com/ |
| Discussion | |
 | 14:10-14:50 Moderator Katunobu KIHARA, Ph.D., Vice President, Executive Dean, Organization for the Promotion of Global Cooperation Professor, Faculty of Social Studies Doshisha University https://kendb.doshisha.ac.jp/profile/en.9ac19cadc702a49e.html |
| 15:15-18:10 | @RY305 Ryoshinkan |
| Panel 1 | <Humans and AI> |
 | 15:20-15:40 “Communication and Community in the LLM Era” Tomoyuki HIROYASU, Ph.D., Vice President, Director, Office of the President, Professor, Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, Doshisha University https://researchmap.jp/thiroyasu?lang=en |
 | 15:40-16:00 “Social Robots for Supporting Human Well-being” Takamasa IIO, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Faculty of Culture and Information Science, Doshisha University https://researchmap.jp/takamasa-iio |
 | 16:00-16:20 “AI for Neuroscience and Neuroscience for AI” Teppei MATSUI, Ph.D., Professor, Graduate School of Brain Science, Doshisha University https://researchmap.jp/tematsui?lang=en |
| Coffee Break | |
 | 16:40-17:10 “The ‘Digital Afterlife’: Reflections on Society, Culture and Religion in the Age of AI” Dr. Regina AMMICHT QUINN, Professor, International Center for Ethics in the Sciences and Humanities (IZEW), University of Tübingen Prof. Dr. Regina Ammicht Quinn | University of Tübingen |
 | 17:10-17:40 “The Human in Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Perspectives on Chatbots, Deepfakes and AI Decision-making Systems” Dr. Jessica HEESEN, Professor, International Center for Ethics in the Sciences and Humanities (IZEW), University of Tübingen Prof. Dr Jessica Heesen University of Tübingen |
| Panel Discussion | 17:40-18:10 Moderator Tomoyuki HIROYASU, Ph.D., Vice President, Professor, Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, Doshisha University |
| Closing Remarks |
| Day 2 Mar 12,2025 10:30-17:10 | @RY305 Ryoshinkan |
| 10:30 Opening Remarks |
| Panel 2 | <AI in Space Technology and Medical Sciences> |
 | 10:35-11:05 “AI and Machine Learning in Space Weather Research” Kazunari SHIBATA, Ph.D., Visiting Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Doshisha University https://researchmap.jp/read0049257?lang=en Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University Astronomical Observatory https://www.kwasan.kyoto-u.ac.jp/index_en.html |
 | 11:05-11:35 “AI and Machine Learning in High Energy Astrophysics” Dr. Andrea SANTANGELO, Professor, Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Tübingen Santangelo – Personal Page | University of Tübingen |
| Discussion | |
 | 11:35-12:05 Moderator Takuya GOTO, Ph.D., Vice President, Executive Dean, Organization for Research Initiatives and Development Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Doshisha University https://researchmap.jp/takuya_goto?lang=en |
| Lunch Break | |
 | 13:30-14:00 “Imaging Mass Spectrometry (IMS) in the Digital Brain Project “ Masaya IKEGAWA, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, Doshisha University https://researchmap.jp/pondriver?lang=en |
 | 14:00-14:30 “Juggling 1.8 Trillion Balls – The Frontier of AI Interpretability” Dr. Carsten EICKHOFF, Professor, Director, Health NLP Lab, University of Tübingen https://health-nlp.com/people/carsten.html |
| Discussion | 14:30-15:00 Moderator Dr. Katja SCHENKE-LAYLAND, Designated Vice President, Professor, Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, University of Tübingen. |
| Coffee Break |
| Panel 3 | ＜AI and Legal Challenges＞ |
 | 15:15-15:30 “Marketing Based on Consumer Data Profiling Using AI: Does Personalized Pricing Infringe Consumers’ Legally Protected Interests? ” Tuneo MATSUMOTO, LL.M., Research Center for Comparative Consumer Law and Policy in the Digital Society, Doshisha University Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University https://researchmap.jp/read0076293/?lang=en |
 | 15:30-15:45 “Protecting Children in a Digital Society (Regulation of Advertising and Marketing)” Noriko KAWAWA, LL.M., Professor, Faculty of Law, Director, Research Center for Comparative Consumer Law and Policy in the Digital Society, Doshisha University https://researchmap.jp/5876–dkje?lang=en https://www1.doshisha.ac.jp/~rc-clpds/index-e.html |
 | 15:45-16:15 “Brain Organoid Intelligence – Legal Questions on the Emerging Computing Frontier” Dr. Alina WERNICK, CZS Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Law, University of Tübingen https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/268950 |
| Discussion | 16:15-16:45 Moderator Dr. Jessica HEESEN, Professor, International Center for Ethics in the Sciences and Humanities (IZEW), University of Tübingen |
| 16:45 Wrap UP | |
| 16:55 Closing Remarks |
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