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AI & Agents
AI agents and automation as we build and run them at UNTHAI: what works in a real business, what it costs, and what breaks.
The Agentic Shift
The Barbell Opportunity: Why the “Right Question” is the Most Valuable Asset in 2026
In the winter of 2009, standing on a street corner in Harajuku with a Canon in my hand, I wasn’t thinking about algorithms or autonomous agents. I was looking for a specific kind of light—the kind that defines Tokyo Street Style . As the CEO of BMEDIA , my job was to capture the…
The Agentic Shift
My 18-Bot Mission Control: Living with a Digital Workforce
When I was managing business in Tokyo, the “production office” was a physical space filled with walkie-talkies, spreadsheets, and human assistants running on caffeine and adrenaline. My job was to orchestrate these moving parts into a singular vision. If a lighting technician…
The Agentic Shift
Why 2026 Demands a Human-in-the-Loop AI Strategy
In the high-speed world of Tokyo media, I learned early on that the most dangerous person on a set isn’t the one who knows nothing—it’s the talented intern who is too afraid to say “I don’t know.” During my years in JAPAN , I managed dozens of high-stakes productions. Every time…
The Agentic Shift
From Tokyo Streets to AI Agents in 2026
From Tokyo Streets to AI Agents: Why Creative Intuition is the Ultimate Moat in 2026 In the winter of 2009, standing on a street corner in Harajuku with a Leica in my hand, I wasn’t thinking about algorithms or autonomous agents. I was looking for a specific kind of light—the…
The Agentic Shift
The iPhone Moment of Artificial Intelligence
The iPhone Moment of Artificial Intelligence: Why 2026 is the Demarcation Point for Leaders History rarely gives us a clear warning before it pivots. In 2007, when Steve Jobs pulled the iPhone from his pocket, most of the world saw a shiny toy. Only a handful of us—the “Tool…
The Agentic Shift
Why 2026 is the Year of the Agentic CEO
In the history of technology, there are moments that act as clear demarcations between “before” and “after.” We saw it in 2007 with the iPhone, and we saw it again in late 2022 with the explosion of generative AI. But as we navigate 2026, we are witnessing a shift far more…