Hideaki Shiroyama
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Hideaki Shiroyama is a leading scholar in governance, science and technology policy, and the societal implications of digital transformation. His work critically examines how emerging technologies interact with institutional frameworks, particularly in Japan. His most-cited paper, "Unintended Side Effects of Digital Transition: Perspectives of Japanese Experts" (2017, 36 citations), offers a prescient analysis of how the wholesale digitization of real-world entities and cognitive processes can produce unforeseen societal risks. Shiroyama’s research uniquely bridges public administration, law, and innovation studies, exploring how governance systems must adapt to the complexities of algorithmic decision-making and data-driven societies. He has been instrumental in shaping policy discussions on responsible innovation and regulatory design in Japan, contributing to national strategies on AI and digital governance. His work is widely referenced by scholars and policymakers seeking to understand the delicate balance between technological progress and democratic accountability. Through his sustained focus on the unintended consequences of digital transitions, Shiroyama has established himself as a critical voice in the global conversation on technology and society.
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