Dr. Hideto Tomabechi Appointed as Chairman of the Japan Society for Independent Journalists

Dr. Hideto Tomabechi, CEO of Cognitive Research Labs, Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), has been appointed as the Chairman of the Japan Society for Independent Journalists (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo).

In his role at the Society, Dr. Tomabechi will work to diversify opportunities for journalists to interview important news sources, both domestic and international, and ensure fair access to information. This initiative aims to enhance professional ethics among journalists, protect freedom of expression, secure the public’s right to know, improve the stability and quality of life for citizens, and promote mutual international understanding.

[Dr. Hideto Tomabechi Profile]
Name: Dr. Hideto Tomabechi
Date of Birth: 1959
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Occupation: Cognitive Scientist, Computer Scientist
Education:
・Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University
・Adjunct Fellow at CyLab, Carnegie Mellon University
・Graduated from the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Sophia University
・Fulbright Scholar at Yale University’s Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Career Highlights:
・Worked at Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. for two years
・Transferred to Carnegie Mellon University for graduate studies, where he earned his Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics
・Served as Associate Professor at Tokushima University, Director of the JustSystems Basic Research Institute, and Specialist Committee Member of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry’s Council for Information Processing Promotion
Website: http://www.hidetotomabechi.com/ 

[About Cognitive Research Labs, Inc.]
1.Company Name: Cognitive Research Labs, Inc.(Website: http://www.crl.co.jp/)
2.CEO: Dr. Hideto Tomabechi
3.Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

For inquiries regarding this press release:
Cognitive Research Labs, Inc.
E-mail: info@crl.co.jp