Changemakers Unplugged Vol. 3: Who Decides What’s Safe? Human Discernment in an AI World
As AI enters environments where the stakes are high, the most critical question isn't just "What can the tech do?" but rather: "How do humans understand and act within these systems?"
Join us for an evening of deep-dive exploration into how we design for human discernment. We will move beyond the technical specs to discuss how systems can account for human imperfection without eroding our agency or control.
Key Discussion Points
・Defining "Safe": Who sets the boundaries between protection and control?
・Strengthening Agency: How to build AI literacy and human discernment in high-stakes environments.
・System Design: Designing AI that keeps humans meaningfully engaged and accountable, rather than just "on the loop."
🎯Who Should Join
Builders, founders, and operators designing or deploying AI in contexts where human judgment and safety matter
Practitioners interested in how discernment, literacy, and decision-making are shaped by AI systems
Anyone working at the edge of technology and responsibility: curious about who defines “safe,” and how humans remain accountable in high-stakes environments
Event Details
🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, February 26th 18:30-21:00
📍 Venue: Google for Startups Campus Tokyo 5F
🗣️ Language: English
👥 Speakers:
Noa Horiguchi (Co-founder & CEO, Classroom Adventure)
Uttam Dwivedi (Founder & CEO, Avete AI)
Moderator: Chris Clayton, Impact HUB Tokyo
Agenda
18:00: Doors open
18:30: Opening Remarks
18:40: Panel Discussion
19:40: Q&A
20:00: Networking & Light Refreshments
21:00: Event ends
Speaker Information
Noa Horiguchi (Co-founder & CEO, Classroom Adventure)
Noa Horiguchi is a co-founder of Classroom Adventure, a Keio University-born EdTech startup transforming how young people learn about critical social issues through gamification. Born and raised in Los Angeles until age 18, Noa brings a unique bicultural perspective to the company's mission of making education engaging and impactful.
Under Noa's leadership, Classroom Adventure has reached over 100,000 students across 12+ countries and partnered with 500+ educational institutions. The company's flagship programs include "Ray's Blog (レイのブログ)" a media literacy game teaching fact-checking skills, and "Ray's Gone (レイの失踪)" an immersive simulation where students learn about illegal job scam dangers through gameplay. These programs consistently achieve 96%+ knowledge retention rates.
Classroom Adventure has earned significant recognition, including the Tokyo Startup Gateway 2024 Grand Prize, the Asahi SDGs Award, Global EdTech Startup Awards, and many more. The company has secured partnerships with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Hyogo Prefecture, and various police departments, while receiving support from Japan's Ministry of Education, Ministry of Economy, and Ministry of Internal Affairs. In 2024, Classroom Adventure inherited hosting of the Youth Verification Challenge from Google, connecting thousands of students worldwide in media literacy competitions.Uttam Dwivedi (Founder & CEO, Avete AI)
Uttam Dwivedi is the Founder and CEO of AVETE Inc., a deep-tech startup developing AI-powered safety and productivity solutions for the construction industry. He began his academic journey at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, where he earned his Bachelor of Technology degree. He later moved to Japan to pursue a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Tokyo, gaining deep exposure to advanced construction technologies and large-scale infrastructure systems.
With a strong foundation in both civil engineering and artificial intelligence, Uttam has built his career at the intersection of on-site construction challenges and cutting-edge AI. At AVETE, he leads the development of solutions that combine computer vision, OCR, and RAG-based language models to support hazard detection, regulatory compliance, and safety training on construction sites.
Working closely with industry veterans who bring decades of field experience, Uttam emphasizes practical, deployable AI systems designed for real-world use. He actively collaborates with Japanese construction companies and public organizations, and AVETE is currently expanding internationally with support from programs such as JETRO, aiming to improve safety standards across global infrastructure projects.
About Google for Startups Campus
Google for Startups Campus (map) is one of six global hubs designed to support startups. The Google for Startups Japan team established a campus in Shibuya in 2019, beginning its mission to support startups across Japan.Selected startups receive technical training and mentoring, along with business support from Google. They also benefit from a diverse community of entrepreneurs and startups. Campus Tokyo, located in the central Shibuya district, serves as a hub for innovation throughout Japan.
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Event Partner – Hub Tokyo
This event is hosted in partnership with Hub Tokyo Co., Ltd. Hub Tokyo designs programs and provides consulting services for organizations seeking to advance social impact, sustainability, and entrepreneurial education. Through facilitation, research, and community co-creation, the company helps businesses and institutions build ecosystems that empower changemakers and accelerate social innovation. Hub Tokyo also operates Impact HUB Tokyo, part of the global Impact HUB network—one of the world’s largest communities for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Since its opening in Meguro in 2013, Impact HUB Tokyo has served as a coworking and incubation space in Meguro, bringing together startups, freelancers, artists, and NPO leaders from Japan and abroad. Accredited as an incubation center by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 2022, it continues to provide support for early-stage entrepreneurs through incubation programs and community initiatives. In 2023, they opened Communita Café, a neighborhood café that functions as a gathering place where locals and members can meet, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections.