G1 Global Podcast

Step into the minds shaping tomorrow’s world with G1 Global, a podcast capturing groundbreaking discussions from the G1 Global Conference, where visionary leaders unite to tackle Japan’s and humanity’s most pressing challenges. Launched in 2011, this English-language forum brings together trailblazers from politics, business, science, technology, and culture to debate, innovate, and transform ideas into concrete actions.

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7 days ago

As instances of AI-manipulated content and online risks become increasingly common, businesses face new challenges in managing public perception, customer and stakeholder trust, and brand integrity. In both Silicon Valley and Japan, corporate leaders must navigate an increasingly complex information and digital landscape where markets, reputations, corporate governance and behavior, and government policy is more vulnerable to influence than ever before. How should businesses adapt their communication and risk mitigation strategies in this new era?This panel brings together industry leaders and communication experts to discuss how companies can safeguard their brands, respond to online risks, and leverage AI for effective mitigation strategies. Panelists will explore best practices for handling our increasingly volatile digital and regulatory environment and discuss frameworks and tools for effective risk management.G1 Silicon Valley 2025 Session held at Half Moon Bay, California on April 17, 2025.» https://g1.org/g1silicon/Politics and Corporate Communication in the Age of Fake News, AI & DisinformationPanelists:» Mitchell Baker (Founder, Mozilla)» Lisa Kaplan (Founder & CEO, Alethea)» Taek Lee, Ph.D. (Chief Financial Officer, Gallup)Moderator:» Alice Albrecht (Sr. Director AI Product, SmartNews, Inc.)
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2026

As the Trump administration implements sweeping changes in trade, regulation, and technology policy, AI is simultaneously transforming how information is created and consumed. The Edelman Trust Barometer reveals growing skepticism toward institutions, fueled by political uncertainty and AI-driven misinformation. How can businesses in Silicon Valley and Japan navigate this dual disruption? This opening plenary brings together top executives and thought leaders to examine the impact of recent U.S. policy shifts, the acceleration of AI-driven content, and strategies for maintaining trust in an era of rapid change. Panelists will explore how businesses can lead with transparency, adapt to evolving regulations, and leverage AI responsibly to strengthen credibility and resilience.G1 Silicon Valley 2025 Session held at Half Moon Bay, California on April 17, 2025.» https://g1.org/g1silicon/Innovating a New Trust in the Trump and AI EraPanelists:» Margot Edelman (General Manager, New York Office, Edelman)» Alex Liu (Partner and Chairman Emeritus, Kearney)» Gillian Tett (Columnist & Editorial Board, Financial Times)Moderator:» Jesper Koll (Expert Director, Monex Group)
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2026

This panel of CDOs from different industries have experienced progress but also challenges in infusing GenAI in their businesses.  How have they brought AI into their companies and customer processes? Where has it taken off and what kind of value has been created? What have been the roadblocks to achieve further scaled impact? We will explore where we anticipate the next generation of technology (including agents) will take us and how it will reshape the future workplace.G1 Global Conference 2025 Technology Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, October 13, 2025.» https://g1summit.com/g1global/[Technology] GenAI in the Workplace: What's Working, What's Not, What's Next?Panelists:» Stephen Barnham (Group CIO and CDO, Daiichi Life Group)» Jerry Black (EVP and Chief Digital Officer, AEON Co., Ltd.)» Yoshinami Takahashi (Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, COO in charge of Solution Services, Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu Limited)Moderator:» Miki Tsusaka (President, Microsoft Japan)---Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube:https://youtu.be/P9O0f1E0spI?si=Qr72ku48Mp7E00VA---

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