162: The AI in Japan Episode!
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of generative AI in Japan and its implications across various sectors.
PREVIEW EPISODE! This time on the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt ( Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World ) and Patrick Macias ( Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan ) come face to face with the wild rise of generative AI in Japan. From dead wrestlers, to political parties, to manga piracy, no one is innocent… but some are more guilty than others! You can hear the full episode by joining the Pure TokyoScope Patreon ! You’ll get access to full episodes, bonus content, our Discord server, and an archive of past episodes. Head over to Pure TokyoScope Patreon to subscribe today!
People in this episode
Guests: Matt Alt, Patrick Macias
Topics covered
- AI in Japan
- generative AI
- manga piracy
- political parties
- cultural impact
Keywords
- AI
- Japan
- manga
- politics
- generative AI
- cultural impact
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World, Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan
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