"Is AI Really Fair?" - Bias Hidden in Data and Our Future: Lecture in Matsudo City on July 5 (Sun)

Gender Equality Week Commemorative Lecture: "Is AI Really Fair?" - Bias Hidden in Data and Our Future

Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, will hold a lecture to commemorate "Gender Equality Week."

"Gender Equality Week" was established by the Cabinet Office to deepen public understanding of a gender-equal society, marking the promulgation and enforcement of the Basic Act for a Gender-Equal Society.

AI is becoming increasingly familiar in our daily lives.

While AI may appear convenient and fair, biases can arise depending on the data used.

This lecture will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of how AI works and the influence of "bias" hidden in our daily lives.

"Is AI really fair?" "How should we interact with AI?" We invite you to join us in thinking about these questions.

In addition to the in-person lecture, an on-demand stream will be available for viewing later.

Lecturer: Prof. Toko Tanaka (Professor, Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies / Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, The University of Tokyo)

Specializing in media cultural studies, gender studies, and cultural studies. From the perspective of third-wave and popular feminism, she conducts research and surveys on women's practices in media culture.

▼Gender Equality Week Commemorative Lecture

Date & Time: July 5, 2026 (Sun), 13:30–15:00

Venue: Matsudo City Gender Equality Center "Yuu-Matsudo," 4th Floor Hall * Sign language interpretation, summary notation, and childcare services are available (For children 6 months to 2nd grade of elementary school, first 8 people, must apply by June 24). * On-demand stream will be available later.

Access: 5-minute walk from the West Exit of Matsudo Station on the JR/Keisei Matsudo Line.

Cost: Free

Capacity: 1. Venue: First 50 people 2. On-demand stream (later): No limit * Both require application.

Application: Via the Matsudo City Online Application System or by phone to the Matsudo City Gender Equality Center (TEL: 047-364-8778).