It has been almost two years since the large language model ChatGPT-3.5 appeared, and it is said to have transformed lives globally. However, in Japan, only 35% of companies and 29% of university students use generative AI. Moreover, the main uses for university students are "summarizing papers" and "creating reports", indicating the technology's potential is not being fully realized.
The incidence of dementia among Japan's elderly is increasing. By 2025, dementia patients aged 65 and older are estimated to reach 6.75 million (18.5% prevalence rate), meaning about one in 5.4 people will have dementia. Specialists believe acquiring ICT skills may reduce dementia onset. Therefore, some local governments support elderly people in acquiring Zoom skills and providing medical information online.
In 2020, we launched the "Intergenerational Exchange Regional Contribution Program Utilizing ICT", facilitating interaction between students and the elderly through ICT. In 2023, using ChatGPT and Canva, students and the elderly created Karuta game cards and held tournaments. In 2024, we plan to expand Karuta themes, and publish the completed Karuta.
This activity aims to broaden generative AI skills among young people and achieve dementia prevention and ICT skill acquisition among the elderly. The presentation will outline implementation details and summarize results and future challenges based on surveys with students and the elderly.

Authors:
Kaoru Mita, Jissen Women's University, Japan
Maiko Oikawa, Yamano College of Aesthetics, Japan
Mika Shirao, Jissen Women's University, Japan

About the Presenter(s)
Ms Kaoru Mita is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Jissen Women's Junior College in Japan

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